Surf Forecasts:
Malibu surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with 270 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period with SW 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Malibu in the next 16 days are 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) 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 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Malibu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let me tell you straight: Malibu has a bit of a slow start, but there’s something to look forward to.
Right now, for the next week or so, we’re looking at tiny waves and a bit of a wait. The first few days up to the 14th are pretty flat—nothing worth paddling out for. The water here is sitting at a very warm 75°F, which is about 10°F warmer than normal for this time of year, so it feels like a summer holdover. The combined swell energy is weak, mostly under 200 (192). It’s a bummer, but hang tight.
From Wednesday the 16th onward, things start to get interesting. We see the combined swell energy pick up to moderate levels, hitting 317 and then 375 on Thursday the 17th. The swell stays small, around 2ft to 3ft, but it’s coming from the SSW and SW with a long period of 16 to 19 seconds. That’s proper groundswell. For a point break like Malibu, that long period glassy energy can actually wrap in pretty nicely, even if it’s small. The wind stays light and mostly offshore or cross-shore through these mornings, which means clean conditions.
The absolute standout is the morning of Monday the 21st of September. Swell hits 3ft from the SW at 17 seconds, combined energy is up to 376, and the wind is light and offshore from the SSE. That’s a recipe for clean, lined-up waves at Malibu. It’s not big, but for a long-period SW groundswell on a point, it’ll be fun and rideable, perfect for beginners and longboarders. The water is still warm, and since the break is very consistent and exposed to that SW direction, it should be working well.
Remember, Malibu can get crowded. It says crowds are “always” there, so don’t expect a quiet session. But on a small, clean, long-period swell like that, the line-up spreads out a bit.
After the 23rd, the swell drops back down into marginal territory, with weak combined energy again and poor surf conditions returning. So make the most of that window from the 16th to the 23rd, especially that Monday morning.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | W 6 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 21 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 138 | 130 | 89 | 62 | 67 | 78 | 108 | 107 | 90 | 88 | 72 | 270 | 195 | 201 | 198 | 125 | 167 | 184 | 184 | 131 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 10:58PM1.86m | 11:08AM2.08m | 11:43PM1.66m | 11:36AM2.04m | 00:34AM1.47m | 12:06PM1.98m | 1:43AM1.31m | 12:40PM1.89m | 1:28PM1.80m | 2:49PM1.73m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:55PM0.51m | 4:52AM0.63m | 5:40PM0.52m | 5:15AM0.82m | 6:28PM0.57m | 5:36AM0.98m | 7:25PM0.64m | 5:48AM1.13m | 8:40PM0.71m | 10:20PM0.71m | 11:45PM0.65m | |||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | W 6 | W 5 | SW 13 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 16 | WSW 8 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | W 5 |
| kJ | 138 | 40 | 20 | 62 | 67 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 90 | 28 | 40 | 270 | 195 | 201 | 198 | 125 | 167 | 184 | 184 | 27 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WSW 5 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 9 | S 12 | S 10 | W 4 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 16 | 97 | 89 | 58 | 45 | 78 | 108 | 107 | 6 | 88 | 42 | 16 | 17 | 29 | 69 | 35 | 9 | 118 | 104 | 101 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SW 21 | SW 21 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 17 | 7 | 12 | 5 | 57 | 44 | 41 | 15 | 14 | 75 | 72 | 32 | 31 | 54 | 71 | 117 | 26 | 57 | 36 | 131 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | W 6 | — | WSW 5 | — | E 2 | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | W 3 | W 5 | WSW 4 | W 4 | — |
| kJ | 8 | 130 | — | 9 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 15 | 6 | 13 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 0 | 36 | 30 | 10 | 26 | 12 | 10 | 27 | 36 | 0 | 35 | 82 | 0 | 40 | 82 | 0 | 30 | 82 | 10 |
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