Malibu Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.14° N 140.33° E

Malibu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 09 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Malibu sea temperature is
24.9°C
0.8° 

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


Malibu surf forecast from 8 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 12 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, ESE swell with 2,547 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period with E 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 Monday (Oct 12) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 12th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 12th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 11th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
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(10 max)
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4
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
17
2
E
16
2.1
ESE
14
2.3
ESE
13
2.5
ESE
12
3
ESE
12
3
ESE
12
2.5
E
12
2.1
E
11
2.2
ENE
10
1.6
SE
14
1.6
SE
13
1.5
SE
12
1.6
SE
12
1.5
E
9
1.6
E
10
1.3
E
9
1.4
E
10
2.2
ENE
9
2.1
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1484
2062
1752
1849
2160
2202
2547
1981
992
914
975
905
677
741
375
480
293
356
802
651
505
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
15
ENE
15
NE
20
NNE
25
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
ENE
10
NE
20
NE
25
NE
20
NE
25
NE
25
NE
15
NNE
5
W
35
SW
15
NE
25
NE
25
ENE
10
SSE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
High Tide
3:35PM1.37m
3:59AM1.39m
3:54PM1.41m
4:41AM1.41m
4:13PM1.43m
5:20AM1.40m
4:33PM1.45m
5:58AM1.36m
4:53PM1.45m
6:36AM1.29m
5:15PM1.44m
7:16AM1.21m
5:37PM1.41m
Low Tide
9:26AM0.44m
9:46PM0.40m
9:57AM0.51m
10:16PM0.27m
10:26AM0.59m
10:47PM0.18m
10:52AM0.68m
11:17PM0.14m
11:17AM0.76m
11:49PM0.14m
11:39AM0.83m
00:22AM0.18m
11:59AM0.89m
00:58AM0.25m
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Temp °C
22
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21
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20
23
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Feels °C
19
20
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23
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22
17
17
22
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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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