Playa Malibu Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.55° N 79.87° W

Playa Malibu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Malibu sea temperature is
29.6°C
1.3° 

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


Playa Malibu surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 19s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 17s period, S swell with 145 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 19s period with SSE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Malibu this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Malibu over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Malibu in the next 16 days are 0.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 3rd Sep)1ft (0.3m) 19s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 3rd Sep)1ft (0.3m) 19s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 5th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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S
15
0.3
S
14
0.3
S
14
0.3
S
14
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
13
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
18
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S
17
0.3
SSE
19
0.3
SSE
19
0.3
SSE
19
0.3
SSE
18
0.4
SSE
18
0.5
S
17
0.4
SSE
16
0.4
SSE
16
0.4
S
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
67
36
33
32
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30
12
12
26
25
22
72
72
69
61
102
145
85
85
79
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
10
NW
10
NW
5
WSW
10
NNW
5
N
5
NNE
5
NW
0
N
0
SW
5
W
5
NE
5
SSE
5
NW
0
SSW
5
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5
WNW
0
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10
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5
NNW
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High Tide
5:20PM4.42m
5:38AM4.63m
5:57PM4.41m
6:14AM4.62m
6:35PM4.32m
6:53AM4.53m
7:18PM4.16m
7:36AM4.36m
8:07PM3.95m
8:27AM4.13m
9:05PM3.74m
9:30AM3.91m
10:18PM3.59m
Low Tide
11:27PM0.34m
11:51AM0.33m
00:03AM0.38m
12:29PM0.34m
00:40AM0.48m
1:09PM0.44m
1:22AM0.66m
1:54PM0.61m
2:09AM0.88m
2:48PM0.82m
3:08AM1.12m
3:56PM1.01m
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 mm
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
31
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32
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Information about the Playa Malibu Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa Malibu provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Malibu can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa 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 (Playa 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 Playa 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.

Playa Malibu is 37 km (23 miles) from La Chorrera. If you plan a holiday in Gulf of Panama, look for hotels and other accommodation in La Chorrera. La Chorrera has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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