Malibu surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SSE swell with 1,982 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s 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 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Malibu over the next 16 days.
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