Tide conditions for Malibu surf spots

Malibu, California

Updated Refreshed hourly · Tide data refreshes every 30 minutes from NOAA stations.

A foot of tide swing can shut down one break and light up another in Malibu. These 10 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.

Current Tide

2.5ft
Falling

Next Low

02:00 AM

2 ft

NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data

Tide Chart

7-Day Tide Schedule

Today

11:00 PM (3.1 ft)

Tomorrow

4:00 AM (4.2 ft)
9:00 PM (3.0 ft)
1:00 PM (0.3 ft)
11:00 PM (2.9 ft)

Thu, Feb 12

5:00 AM (4.5 ft)
9:00 PM (3.1 ft)
1:00 PM (0.1 ft)

Fri, Feb 13

6:00 AM (4.9 ft)
9:00 PM (3.3 ft)
12:00 AM (2.6 ft)
2:00 PM (-0.4 ft)

Sat, Feb 14

7:00 AM (5.3 ft)
9:00 PM (3.5 ft)
1:00 AM (2.3 ft)
2:00 PM (-0.4 ft)

Sun, Feb 15

7:00 AM (5.2 ft)
9:00 PM (3.7 ft)
1:00 AM (2.1 ft)
3:00 PM (-0.7 ft)

Mon, Feb 16

8:00 AM (5.6 ft)
10:00 PM (3.7 ft)
2:00 AM (1.7 ft)
3:00 PM (-0.7 ft)

Beach Tide Preferences

Each beach performs best at a specific tide range and direction. Plan your session around these windows.

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(10)

County Line

Intermediate

County Line, on the border of LA and Ventura counties, features a right-hand cobblestone reef break at the northern end and 500 yards of beach break to the south. Conditions range from peaky lefts and rights to heavy closeouts. On larger swells, currents and rips become strong and the point turns into an advanced wave.

Latigo Point

Intermediate

Latigo Point is a right-hand point break that offers a less crowded alternative.

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

No description available.

Malibu Second Point

Intermediate

Second Point is the middle section of the famous Malibu point break system.

Malibu Surfrider (First Point)

Intermediate

Malibu First Point is one of the most iconic surf breaks in the world. This cobblestone point produces long, peeling right-handers perfect for longboarding.

Malibu Third Point

Advanced

Third Point is the outermost and most powerful section of Malibu.

Point Dume

Intermediate

Point Dume is a scenic reef break at the southern end of Zuma Beach.

Topanga

Intermediate

Topanga Point is a right-hand point break over a cobble and sand bottom interspersed with rocks. The wave can be hollow and fast, offering fun rides for all levels, though beginners should be cautious at low tide. It works on most tides and picks up both south and northwest swells. Crowds and passionate locals are the norm.

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

  • Annotated tide windows tied to specific breaks
  • How lunar cycles reshape sandbars through the season
  • Safety notes for rip-prone outbound tides
  • Session planning tips for dawn patrol versus sunset

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