Malibu Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.03° N 118.68° W

Malibu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 31 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Malibu sea temperature is
22.4°C
5.3° 

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


Malibu surf forecast from 1 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 1 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 31 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 706 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 1 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s 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 Sunday (Nov 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 20s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Malibu in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 31) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 1st Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 1st Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 31st Oct)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
31
Sunday
1
Monday
2
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
689
604
434
318
525
575
475
505
344
344
283
233
175
133
133
73
102
44
73
146
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
5
S
25
W
30
W
10
NE
10
ESE
10
SW
5
N
5
WSW
15
W
10
NE
5
NNW
10
SW
5
NE
5
SW
10
SSW
5
NNE
5
NE
5
WSW
5
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
High Tide
5:05AM1.55m
3:00PM1.87m
5:53AM1.69m
4:33PM1.79m
6:29AM1.83m
5:52PM1.76m
7:00AM1.96m
6:58PM1.74m
7:29AM2.07m
7:53PM1.71m
7:56AM2.16m
8:43PM1.69m
Low Tide
9:32PM0.33m
9:13AM1.35m
10:40PM0.37m
11:03AM1.21m
11:36PM0.42m
12:17PM0.99m
00:22AM0.49m
1:12PM0.77m
1:01AM0.58m
1:57PM0.57m
1:35AM0.69m
2:37PM0.40m
2:06AM0.80m
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Temp °C
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17
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24
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22
Feels °C
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17
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20
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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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