Malibu Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.03° N 118.68° W

Malibu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 22 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Malibu sea temperature is
22.1°C
4.6° 

Malibu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Malibu surf forecast from 23 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 29 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 397 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 22 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Malibu this week:

The surf forecast for Malibu over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Malibu in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 29) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Oct 26) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 22nd Oct)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 23rd Oct)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 29th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Malibu over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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High Tide
7:31PM1.77m
7:59AM2.00m
8:17PM1.78m
8:22AM2.14m
9:03PM1.76m
8:48AM2.27m
9:50PM1.72m
9:19AM2.36m
10:41PM1.64m
9:55AM2.40m
11:37PM1.55m
10:35AM2.39m
00:44AM1.46m
Low Tide
1:38AM0.60m
2:18PM0.59m
2:05AM0.66m
2:56PM0.39m
2:34AM0.73m
3:37PM0.23m
3:04AM0.83m
4:21PM0.13m
3:36AM0.93m
5:09PM0.09m
4:10AM1.03m
6:03PM0.12m
4:49AM1.14m
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Information about the Malibu Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Malibu provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Malibu can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Malibu surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Malibu) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Malibu may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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