Surf Forecasts:
Malibu surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, S swell with 1,042 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Malibu in the next 16 days are 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Malibu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s break down what’s coming for the next couple of weeks.
Overall, it’s a pretty poor outlook for Malibu. The first few days have some swell, but conditions are marginal and the tide is likely messing things up. After that, the wave energy vanishes and we hit a long, flat stretch.
Starting Sunday the 26th: small 3ft swell from the SW with a very long 19-second period—classic groundswell that can bend around the point. Winds are light offshore in the morning, so it’ll be clean. But the wave report says marginal, so don’t expect much. The combined energy is moderate (596). Water temp is 72°, which is much warmer than normal—over 7 degrees above average, that’s pretty unusual.
Monday the 27th: a bit bigger at 4ft from the SW, still a long 18-second period. Morning winds are offshore and light again, but the scores are low; just not enough quality to get excited about.
Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th are more of the same—3ft to 3ft SW swell, very long periods, light offshore mornings, but marginal conditions. The energy stays moderate, and winds go cross-on in the afternoons.
Thursday the 30th brings a bump: 5ft from the S, 15-second period, energy hitting 864—moderate. Offshore morning, then light cross-on. Still marginal.
Friday the 31st is the best shot. Morning swell reaches 5ft from the S, 14-second period. Energy jumps to 1090—that’s *strong*. Winds are light and offshore early. The S direction isn’t ideal for the point—SW is preferred—but it’s the biggest swell of the window and it’ll be clean in the morning. Not a true standout, but the best of a bad lot.
From Saturday the 1st of August onward, things fall apart. Swell drops to 4ft and keeps falling—to 2ft by Sunday the 2nd. Energy collapses to triple and then double digits. Winds stay light, but the swell is tiny and period drops. All reports say "poor surf conditions." This flat run lasts from the 1st through the 10th—over a week of nearly nothing rideable.
If you’re desperate, Friday morning the 31st is your only real chance, and keep expectations low. After that, it’s a total write-off for surfing. Might be more interesting for kite surfing on the bigger days, but for a surfboard, it’s a rough stretch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 546 | 470 | 455 | 727 | 610 | 504 | 629 | 608 | 458 | 397 | 392 | 575 | 566 | 835 | 1016 | 1042 | 831 | 663 | 476 | 373 | 237 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 9:42AM1.47m | 8:01PM2.15m | 10:07AM1.51m | 8:38PM2.22m | 10:32AM1.54m | 9:12PM2.24m | 10:57AM1.57m | 9:46PM2.23m | 11:22AM1.61m | 10:19PM2.16m | 11:48AM1.66m | 10:53PM2.05m | 12:14PM1.72m | 11:29PM1.89m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:45PM1.20m | 3:28AM0.24m | 2:24PM1.15m | 3:58AM0.20m | 3:00PM1.10m | 4:27AM0.19m | 3:36PM1.05m | 4:55AM0.22m | 4:13PM1.02m | 5:21AM0.28m | 4:53PM1.00m | 5:45AM0.38m | 5:37PM0.97m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 546 | 470 | 455 | 727 | 610 | 504 | 629 | 608 | 458 | 397 | 387 | 443 | 566 | 835 | 1016 | 1042 | 831 | 663 | 476 | 373 | 237 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | W 5 | W 6 | SSW 12 | W 6 | W 6 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 13 | W 8 | W 6 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 19 | W 5 |
| kJ | 41 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 30 | 15 | 100 | 188 | 180 | 392 | 575 | 229 | 29 | 28 | 48 | 33 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | SSE 10 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 17 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | S 16 | WSW 6 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | — | S 13 |
| kJ | 9 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 55 | 11 | 11 | 135 | 6 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | 31 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 5 | — | — | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — |
| kJ | — | 6 | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 6 | 9 | 36 | 22 | 10 | 27 | 30 | 10 | 27 | 82 | 0 | 36 | 115 | 0 | 36 | 30 | 10 | 34 | 82 | 9 |
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