Malibu Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.03° N 118.68° W

Issued: 10 pm 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Malibu sea temperature is
17.8° C

1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Malibu surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 20 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SSW swell with 742 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s 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 Saturday (Jun 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s 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 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 21) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 20th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 20th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 24th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Fri
26
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
3
0
1
2
0
1
2
2
1
3
2
1
3
1
0
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
14
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
362
565
580
414
301
264
209
121
175
173
291
363
360
717
385
481
457
348
236
233
242
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
SSW
20
W
0
W
15
SSE
10
SW
5
SE
10
S
10
SSW
5
E
10
S
10
SW
0
WSW
10
SSW
15
WSW
0
W
10
S
15
WSW
5
SE
10
SSE
10
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
High Tide
1:36AM1.86m
3:40PM1.79m
2:49AM1.62m
4:28PM1.86m
4:18AM1.43m
5:12PM1.93m
5:54AM1.35m
5:52PM1.99m
7:19AM1.34m
6:29PM2.04m
8:25AM1.38m
7:04PM2.09m
9:13AM1.42m
7:39PM2.13m
Low Tide
8:40AM0.42m
9:28PM1.09m
9:27AM0.61m
10:59PM0.96m
10:13AM0.79m
00:14AM0.80m
10:59AM0.94m
1:11AM0.63m
11:46AM1.06m
1:56AM0.49m
12:32PM1.13m
2:35AM0.38m
1:15PM1.18m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:07
8:07
8:08
8:08
8:08
8:08
8:08
8:08
 mm
1
Temp °C
16
19
21
17
20
21
19
21
22
18
23
24
22
25
26
23
24
25
22
23
23
Feels °C
14
18
19
15
19
21
19
20
21
19
23
24
22
25
25
21
23
23
19
22
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
14
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
15
Energy kJ
362
565
580
414
301
264
208
118
140
173
291
217
360
717
385
481
457
348
236
233
242
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
10
0.4
WSW
4
0.3
SSE
16
0.6
W
4
0.4
SSE
15
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
20
0.7
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
14
0.2
SSE
12
0.4
SSW
13
0.2
SSE
11
0.4
WSW
4
0.2
SSE
11
0.5
W
4
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
18
Energy kJ
18
5
51
15
72
128
209
121
175
116
216
363
186
13
67
12
6
11
9
145
134
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
18
0.4
SSE
16
0.3
S
11
0.4
SSE
15
0.4
WSW
4
0.4
SSE
14
0.6
W
5
0.4
SSE
13
0.4
SSE
13
0.4
SSW
20
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
WSW
4
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
W
11
0.4
SSW
20
0.3
WSW
4
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
31
87
21
73
6
69
16
59
57
133
29
28
3
12
11
2
149
3
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.7
W
5
0.4
SW
4
0.5
W
5
0.4
W
4
0.5
W
3
0.5
W
4
0.4
SSW
12
0.5
W
3
0.5
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.4
W
4
0.3
WSW
4
Energy kJ
7
12
10
21
5
11
6
5
7
46
6
9
9
7
13
5
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
115
203
0
36
22
0
36
82
0
36
82
0
168
6
0
204
6
0
36
30
Best forecast wave conditions in Los Angeles County
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
1
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
8
9
6
4
7
6
6
5
5
5
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
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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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