Longboard-friendly waves in Malibu

Malibu, California

Updated February 10, 2026 at 8:52 PM · Dialed recommendations refresh every 30 minutes based on tide, wind, and crowd telemetry from Quiver.

Malibu delivers the kind of mellow walls that make nine-footers purr. These 10 breaks offer long shoulders, patient sections, and enough face to cross-step without rushing.

Top spot recommendations

Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.

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Featured Beaches(3)

Leo Carrillo State Beach

Beginner friendly

Leo Carrillo is a family-friendly state beach with a gentle beach break.

Malibu First Point (Surfrider)

Beginner friendly

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Zuma Beach

Beginner friendly

Zuma Beach is a long, wide stretch of sand with multiple peaks that break over a sandy bottom. The beach offers consistent, forgiving waves that suit beginners on smaller days and transforms into a powerful shorepound during big winter swells. On any given day you'll find peaks breaking left and right, with plenty of room to spread out.

What to focus on today

  • Long, peeling waves perfect for noseriding
  • Mellow takeoff zones with forgiving shoulders
  • Classic surf spots with old-school vibes
  • Best tide windows for logging sessions

Session logging tips

Once you wrap the surf, drop a note in your Quiver journal with tide, board, and crowd observations. Over time you'll see crystal-clear patterns about when Malibu rewards this type of session objective.

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