Malibu, CA

MapBeginner-friendlyLive · -

7h 20m of daylight left

Sunset at 3:05 AM

Best window this week

Wednesday is the call — 9.4 during the 9 AM–10 AM window. Block the morning if you can.

5-day

MAYBEMaybe

5.0/ 10 · Fair

Best time to ride

11 PM–12 AM

Next 12 hours

Could be okay if you're nearby.

Good swell period
Tide window opening

Conditions

Wave

1.3 ft→

Sweet spot 2–6 ft

Period

18s→

Sweet spot 10–16 s

Wind

9 mph SW→

Onshore

Tide

Next · Low 05:39 AM

Session plan

Maybe

Could be okay if you're nearby.

Malibu, CA · Beginner-friendly

MAYBE

Peak window

11 PM–12 AM

Avg score 6.0/10

Why this score

Wind is affecting shape.

Wave height1.3 ft

Swell period18s

WindOnshore 9 mph

Current: 1.3 ft @ 18s • 9 mph wind. wave height is okay but not doing the heavy lifting period has some energy but isn't classic groundswell light wind is keeping things clean wind direction is fighting the banks and shape

Next 12 hours

Peak window 11 PM–12 AM

Today's read·Auto-generated from the forecast

Mixed conditions — 1.3 ft with onshore winds. If you go, 11 PM–12 AM looks the cleanest stretch.

8 PM

5.01.3ft

9 PM

5.01.3ft

10 PM

5.01.3ft

11 PM

6.01.2ft

12 AM

6.01.2ft

1 AM

6.01.2ft

2 AM

5.01.2ft

3 AM

5.91.2ft

4 AM

5.91.2ft

5 AM

6.91.3ft

6 AM

7.51.3ft

7 AM

6.91.3ft

Sunrise 12:56 PM Sunset 3:05 AM

Next 5 days

Best window

Best this week

9.4/10

Wednesday, Jul 22 • 9 AM–10 AM

Wave 2.2 ft

Period 15s

Wind max 13 mph

Temp —

Saturday, Jul 18

7.5 / 10

Best: 9 AM–10 AM

Wave: 1.3 ft

Period: 15s

Wind max: 9 mph

Sunday, Jul 19

7.8 / 10

Best: 10 AM–11 AM

Wave: 1.4 ft

Period: 16s

Wind max: 9 mph

Monday, Jul 20

8.8 / 10

Best: 10 AM–11 AM

Wave: 2.5 ft

Period: 12s

Wind max: 10 mph

Tuesday, Jul 21

8.5 / 10

Best: 10 AM–11 AM

Wave: 2.3 ft

Period: 10s

Wind max: 11 mph

Wednesday, Jul 22

9.4 / 10

Best: 9 AM–10 AM

Wave: 2.2 ft

Period: 15s

Wind max: 13 mph

Day	Best window	Score	Wave	Period	Wind max	Temp
Saturday, Jul 18	9 AM–10 AM	7.5	1.3 ft	15s	9 mph	65–72°F
Sunday, Jul 19	10 AM–11 AM	7.8	1.4 ft	16s	9 mph	64–81°F
Monday, Jul 20	10 AM–11 AM	8.8	2.5 ft	12s	10 mph	64–90°F
Tuesday, Jul 21	10 AM–11 AM	8.5	2.3 ft	10s	11 mph	69–91°F
Wednesday, Jul 22	9 AM–10 AM	9.4	2.2 ft	15s	13 mph	—

Spot intelWetsuit, hazards & notes

Good for beginners today

Beginner basics

Where to go

First Point on a small day is rideable for an advanced beginner who can stay out of everyone's way, but the cobblestone takeoff is rocky. Third Point inside on a tiny day is mellower and less crowded.

What to avoid

Do not paddle into the First Point peak — it's a longboard freeway with extreme localism and you will get run over. The rocks at the takeoff cause more injuries than the wave.

Best beginner conditions

Knee-to-waist S or SW swell, light N or NE wind, low to mid tide. Try a weekday dawn patrol and only after you can already paddle out, stand up, and turn confidently.

New to surfing? Read the beginner guide →

Wetsuit

Summer setup

Season-based baseline. Water temp varies week to week.

Full guide

Boardshorts / Bikini

Or 2mm top on windy mornings

2mm Springsuit / Shorty

If you get cold easily

Spot notes

How this break works