Malibu – First Point

• Thu, Nov 51–2 ftWind AM cross, PM offshorePoor
• Fri, Nov 61–2 ftWind AM cross, PM offshorePoor
• Sat, Nov 71–2 ftWind AM cross, PM offshorePoor
• Sun, Nov 81–2 ftWind AM cross, PM calmPoor
• Mon, Nov 91 ftWind AM cross, PM crossPoor
• Tue, Nov 101 ftWind AM calm, PM crossPoor
• Wed, Nov 111 ftWind AM calm, PM crossPoor
• Thu, Nov 121–2 ftWind AM cross, PM calmPoor
• Fri, Nov 131–6 ftWind AM onshore, PM onshorePoor
• Sat, Nov 143–7 ftWind AM onshore, PM onshorePoor–Fair
• Sun, Nov 151–4 ftWind AM cross, PM offshorePoor–Fair
• Mon, Nov 162–7 ftWind AM cross, PM onshorePoor–Fair
• Tue, Nov 171–2 ftWind AM onshore, PM crossPoor
• Wed, Nov 181–2 ftWind AM calm, PM calmPoor
• Thu, Nov 191–2 ftWind AM calm, PM crossPoor
• Fri, Nov 201–2 ftWind AM cross, PM crossPoor

• 1.1 ft14 s SSW 204°swell
• 0.7 ft13 s W 275°swell
• 1.0 ft6 s WSW 255°swell

Offshore deep-water swell from NOAA WAVEWATCH III.

Solid: wind · dashed: gusts · dots: offshore/calm, cross, onshore

• 10 PM9–12 mphcross68°F Clear
• 12 AM9–12 mphcross67°F Clear
• 2 AM7–9 mphcross67°F Clear
• 4 AM10–13 mphcross67°F Clear
• 6 AM10–13 mphcross62°F Clear
• 8 AM6–7 mphcross69°F Clear
• 10 AM10–13 mphcross74°F Clear
• 12 PM10–13 mphcross76°F Clear
• 2 PM8–10 mphoffshore76°F Clear
• 4 PM8–10 mphoffshore75°F Clear
• 6 PM8–10 mphoffshore71°F Clear
• 8 PM12–15 mphoffshore69°F Clear
• 10 PM15–20 mphcross68°F Clear

National Weather Service forecast; NOAA GFS model beyond about 7 days.

• Low
  12 AM · 0.6 ft
• High
  6 AM · 5.6 ft
• Low
  12 PM · 0.7 ft
• High
  6 PM · 4.5 ft

NOAA Tides & Currents predictions. Best tide here: low-mid.

UV index peak 4 (moderate) around 12 PM.EPA UV index forecast.

Water 71°F (NOAA tide station, 10:06 PM). Suggested: Springsuit or 2 mm full.

Health departments post bacteria advisories and sewage-spill closures. Avoid the water for at least 72 hours after rain, especially near river mouths, creeks and storm drains.

Parking

County Surfrider lot at 23200 PCH (~90 spaces): about $3 early, $8 weekday, $15 summer weekends, $20 major holidays; state Malibu Lagoon lot $12/day; PCH shoulder spots fill early.

Access

Short walk from the lots or PCH through the lagoon area to the beach.

Lifeguards

LA County Fire Lifeguards; towers staffed during daylight hours (seasonal staffing varies by tower).

Facilities

Restrooms, showers, picnic tables; Malibu Pier and many restaurants nearby.

Etiquette

Among the most crowded waves in California, mostly longboards; strict right-of-way expected. Surf and swim zones are separated and flagged.

Hazards

Rocks and cobble along the point, Malibu Pier pilings, and poor water quality near the lagoon mouth, especially after rain. Avoid the water for at least 72 hours after rain (LA County Public Health advisory).

Local info changes; check posted signs and lifeguards on the day.

The inside section next to Malibu Pier at Surfrider Beach (Malibu Lagoon State Beach). Long, tapering point waves over the sand-and-cobble fan at the creek mouth, popular with longboarders. On the south swells of late August and September, rides can reach the pier. Swimming areas are limited, and the pier pilings are a hazard. Avoid the water for 72 hours after rain (LA County Public Health).

Faces SE · works on SE–SW swell · best S–SSW · usually surfed by intermediate surfers