
Surf Forecasts:
Playa Malibu surf forecast from 15 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, S swell with 1,172 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 21s period with S 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 (Oct 15) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Malibu in the next 16 days are 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 15th Oct) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Malibu over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 80mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 15 | SSE 21 | SSE 20 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | SSE 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | SSE 20 | SSE 19 | S 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
69 | 38 | 44 | 75 | 74 | 106 | 103 | 146 | 146 | 137 | 132 | 127 | 76 | 68 | 37 | 68 | 42 | 44 | 127 | 125 | 162 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | off | off | glassy | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | cross-on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:45PM3.95m | 6:54AM3.95m | 7:26PM3.70m | 7:35AM3.69m | 8:13PM3.47m | 8:24AM3.45m | 9:11PM3.30m | 9:27AM3.27m | 10:22PM3.24m | 10:42AM3.20m | 11:32PM3.33m | 11:54AM3.29m | 00:31AM3.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:31PM0.59m | 00:46AM0.96m | 1:10PM0.84m | 1:26AM1.22m | 1:53PM1.10m | 2:13AM1.47m | 2:44PM1.33m | 3:13AM1.67m | 3:49PM1.50m | 4:29AM1.75m | 5:03PM1.53m | 5:47AM1.65m | 6:10PM1.43m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 6:02 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | 1 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 12 | 19 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 20 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 34 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | SSE 20 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | SSE 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | SSE 20 | SSE 19 | S 18 |
69 | 38 | 37 | 75 | 74 | 106 | 103 | 146 | 146 | 137 | 132 | 127 | 76 | 68 | 37 | 68 | 42 | 40 | 127 | 125 | 162 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 21 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 6 | SSE 21 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 |
3 | 3 | 44 | 35 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 4 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 44 | 37 | 36 | 36 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 23 | S 22 | S 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 13 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | S 24 | S 23 | S 7 | — | — | SSW 14 |
10 | 36 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 11 | 10 | 4 | — | — | 68 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 3 | WNW 7 | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 |
— | — | 2 | 5 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 52 | 15 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 95 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 63 | 95 | 0 | 0 | 128 | 0 |
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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.










