Malibu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let me give you the 16-day picture in feet, miles per hour, and Fahrenheit.

It’s been real quiet and it’s gonna stay quiet for a long stretch.

We’ve got a big gap with nothing worthwhile. For the first week, it’s all tiny surf and bad wind. The best we can call is a couple of marginal days, but nothing to get stoked about.

Your first possible chance is Saturday, August 15th at Malibu. We’re talking a knee-high 3ft SSW groundswell with a very long 16 second period. The energy is moderate (411). The morning has a light onshore breeze, which is not clean. The afternoon sees a light cross-shore wind, but the whole thing is still marginal. It’s a point break, so that long period is good for points, but it’s just too small.

Then we slide back into a dead zone. From Sunday the 16th right through to Monday the 24th of August, it’s just poor conditions and tiny, weak surf. Some mornings have light breezes, but the swell is barely there. You’ll see 1ft to 2ft days from the SSW or SW, but the energy is weak and the wave comment is always "poor." A few afternoons might have a slight cross-shore breeze, but it’s still not worth paddling out.

There’s a tiny glimmer at the very end. Sunday, August 24th morning could be a *maybe*. We’ve got 2ft from the SW, a very long 18 second period, and a light onshore wind. The energy is moderate (285). It’s still marginal, but it’s the best morning in the whole outlook. Crowds at Malibu are *always* a factor, so expect people even on a small day.

Monday, August 25th morning is similar – a 2ft SW swell with a long 16 second period and a light cross-on breeze. Again, marginal.

You're looking at a lot of small, bumpy days. The wave energy is weak for almost the whole run. You might get one or two tiny sessions, but there’s no real standout. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

It’s a tough run, but it’s SoCal. It usually doesn’t stay flat for long, and forecasts can change fast.

Rusty.

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