The Wave
Best rhythm comes on S-SW groundswell with light NE offshore breezes-swell size and tide shift the peak along the point, and conditions can feel more hollow on mid rising to mid tide.
Surf GuideCalifornia
Westward Beach/Point Dume
Exposed beach break at secluded Malibu headland with lefts and rights over rocky areas; popular and consistent year-round. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Westward Beach/Point Dume in California.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 2-3 ft+
- Period 8 s
- Wind NE 3 kt
As of:
Tide curve (forecast)
1.0 ftfalling
- Low0.1 ft
- High4.9 ft
- Low1.1 ft
- High5.2 ft
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Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
The walk-in access and rocky shoreline concentrate a tight local crew and make takeoffs and exits more consequential.
Watch for exposed rocks and occasional urchin patches near the point.
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