Surf Forecasts:
Malibu surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, S swell with 940 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 (Aug 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s 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 1.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Malibu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for us.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is gonna be a real test of patience. The surf is tiny, the winds are messy, and conditions are just plain flat or poor. We’re looking at a dry spell from now through the end of August, with only small, weak- energy swells and mostly cross or cross-onshore breezes. It’s not until we get into the first week of September that things start to show a bit of life.
Our first real chance to get wet comes on Wednesday 4th September. Malibu (Malibu) wakes up to a clean morning with light offshore winds from the SSW at 6 mph. The swell is 4 ft from the SSW, with a long period of 19 seconds, giving it real groundswell energy. The combined energy is a solid 1086 (moderate-to-strong energy), so there’s some push behind it. That long period will make the waves wall up nicely down the point, but it can also make the sets a bit lazy and spaced out – good for picking off the right ones. The water is sitting at 70°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit. Crowds are the only downside here – this spot is always packed, so expect company.
Then on Saturday 5th September, we get another early morning shot. The swell is a touch bigger at 4 ft, still from the SSW, with a period of 18 seconds. The combined energy is 1256 (strong wave energy). Winds are cross-on from the SSW at 6 mph, which is still workable. The water is still warm. It’s not the cleanest glass, but it’s a damn sight better than anything we’ve had all week. The surf is right on the edge of being too big for beginners, but for anyone who’s been waiting, it’s the best on offer.
If you’re looking for the standout, I’d say the Thursday 4th September morning is the pick. The offshore wind, the long-period groundswell, and the first real pulse of energy make it the one to circle. After that, the Saturday 5th September morning is a solid backup.
Alright, that’s the long and short of it. Hang in there, and be ready for that first week of September.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 64 | 72 | 167 | 127 | 111 | 163 | 154 | 101 | 173 | 169 | 127 | 124 | 372 | 526 | 704 | 409 | 248 | 138 | 236 | 329 | 582 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:40AM1.43m | 6:16PM1.92m | 8:54AM1.48m | 7:03PM2.01m | 9:10AM1.53m | 7:43PM2.10m | 9:28AM1.59m | 8:18PM2.16m | 9:47AM1.65m | 8:53PM2.18m | 10:07AM1.72m | 9:27PM2.15m | 10:28AM1.80m | 10:03PM2.07m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:02PM1.33m | 1:57AM0.42m | 12:57PM1.25m | 2:29AM0.34m | 1:37PM1.16m | 2:57AM0.28m | 2:13PM1.06m | 3:23AM0.25m | 2:48PM0.97m | 3:47AM0.26m | 3:24PM0.87m | 4:11AM0.31m | 4:01PM0.79m | 4:34AM0.40m | |||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 30 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 13 | W 6 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 64 | 72 | 167 | 66 | 67 | 163 | 153 | 101 | 173 | 169 | 87 | 60 | 372 | 526 | 704 | 409 | 248 | 138 | 96 | 90 | 582 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | SSW 12 | WSW 4 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 5 | SSW 12 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 17 | W 6 | WSW 5 | SW 14 | W 6 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | S 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 50 | 7 | 85 | 111 | 157 | 11 | 50 | 126 | 89 | 127 | 124 | 124 | 351 | 31 | 8 | 74 | 30 | 236 | 329 | 47 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 16 | SSE 10 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | W 5 | WSW 5 | SSE 12 | S 13 | W 5 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | SSW 14 | W 10 | SW 13 | WSW 5 |
| kJ | 50 | 57 | 58 | 127 | 45 | 11 | 154 | 70 | 17 | 7 | 28 | 87 | 15 | 121 | 75 | 74 | 47 | 125 | 31 | 43 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | — | — | WSW 5 | W 5 | — | WSW 4 | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 8 | — | — | WSW 5 | — |
| kJ | — | 15 | — | — | 4 | 11 | — | 7 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 52 | — | — | 55 | — | — | 5 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 22 | 9 | 203 | 82 | 0 | 40 | 82 | 9 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 36 | 30 | 7 | 36 | 30 | 0 | 32 | 30 | 9 |
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