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Malibu surf break

Malibu surfForecast / CAL – LA County / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 PDT
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Malibu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Malibu sea temperature is
20.5° C
 (Which is 2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Malibu this week:

The surf forecast for Malibu over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s 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 12 days are 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 21) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 16th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 16th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 17th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Malibu over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
2
1
2
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
2
2
1
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
S
0.8
S
0.9
SSW
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.7
SSW
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.4
SW
0.5
S
0.8
SSE
0.9
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
1
S
Period(s) (?)171615151514141413131413131314131212121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)36033438521822120321513813013014412182826892205224235224273
Wind
(km/h)
15
W
5
SSE
10
SSW
10
SW
5
SE
5
SE
5
WSW
5
SE
10
SSE
10
WSW
0
WSW
5
SSW
15
WSW
0
NNE
10
SSW
15
W
5
ENE
5
S
10
W
5
ESE
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossglassoncross-
on		glasscross-
on		glassglasscross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
on		crossglasscross-
on		crossglassglasscrossglasscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
6:09PM
2.05
8:15AM
1.67
7:07PM
2.10
8:41AM
1.75
7:54PM
2.13
9:05AM
1.83
8:35PM
2.11
9:27AM
1.90
9:14PM
2.05
9:49AM
1.96
9:51PM
1.95
10:10AM
2.00
10:28PM
1.83
10:31AM
2.02
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:31AM
0.24
1:10PM
1.09
2:09AM
0.23
1:56PM
0.95
2:42AM
0.25
2:36PM
0.81
3:10AM
0.32
3:13PM
0.70
3:35AM
0.42
3:49PM
0.61
3:58AM
0.55
4:24PM
0.55
4:20AM
0.69
Tue
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Sunrise--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:41--6:43
Sunset7:00--6:58--6:57--6:55--6:53--6:52--6:51--
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
-----333-------------
Temp. °C282623262223252123242125262427282629292726
Feels °C (?)282523252224262324252126262527282629292725
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for CAL - LA County

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-off at Malibu (light winds from the WNW at BUOY-ICAC1 17 km from Malibu). 0.4m 17s long period groundswell from the S with a 0.3m 13s groundswell, also from the S and a 0.3m 9s swell, also from the W as well as a 0.1m 9s swell, also from the SW. 4 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

    1 hour 11 minutes ago Malibu
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15 km/h
WNW
0.0
20.5
Air / Water (°C)
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a vacation in Los Angeles County? If you are looking for accommodation near Malibu, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in Los Angeles County, consider staying in Agoura which is 13 km (8 miles) away. Other places in and around Los Angeles County where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Agoura Hills which is 14 km (9 miles) away, Calabasas, Santa Monica and Thousand Oaks.

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