Malibu (Nicholas Canyon County Beach) · Los Angeles County
Zeros (Nicholas Canyon)
Next 5 daysSurf height and tide, hour by hour
16-day outlookTomorrow 2–3 ft · Fair
- Thu, Nov 52–4 ftWind AM offshore, PM crossFair–Good
- Fri, Nov 62–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM offshoreFair
- Sat, Nov 72–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM offshoreFair
- Sun, Nov 82–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM crossFair
- Mon, Nov 91–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM calmFair
- Tue, Nov 102–3 ftWind AM calm, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Wed, Nov 112–3 ftWind AM calm, PM onshoreFair
- Thu, Nov 122–3 ftWind AM cross, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Fri, Nov 132–7 ftWind AM calm, PM crossFair–Good
- Sat, Nov 145–11 ftWind AM onshore, PM onshoreFair–Good
- Sun, Nov 154–8 ftWind AM cross, PM crossFair
- Mon, Nov 164–10 ftWind AM onshore, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Tue, Nov 173–5 ftWind AM cross, PM offshoreFair–Good
- Wed, Nov 182–4 ftWind AM calm, PM calmFair
- Thu, Nov 192–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM calmFair
- Fri, Nov 202–3 ftWind AM calm, PM calmFair
Swell1.2 ft @ 14s SSW
- 1.2 ft14 s SSW 201°swell
- 0.7 ft13 s W 278°swell
- 0.9 ft7 s WSW 255°swell
Offshore deep-water swell from NOAA WAVEWATCH III.
Wind & weather12 mph offshore · Partly cloudy
Solid: wind · dashed: gusts · dots: offshore/calm, cross, onshore
- 10 PM10–13 mphoffshore61°F Clear
- 12 AM12–15 mphoffshore62°F Partly cloudy
- 2 AM10–13 mphoffshore64°F Partly cloudy
- 4 AM14–18 mphoffshore62°F Partly cloudy
- 6 AM14–18 mphoffshore61°F Partly cloudy
- 8 AM10–13 mphoffshore68°F Partly cloudy
- 10 AM16–22 mphoffshore73°F Mostly sunny
- 12 PM16–22 mphoffshore74°F Mostly sunny
- 2 PM10–13 mphcross76°F Mostly sunny
- 4 PM13–17 mphcross76°F Mostly sunny
- 6 PM13–17 mphcross71°F Mostly sunny
- 8 PM10–13 mphoffshore71°F Mostly sunny
- 10 PM13–17 mphoffshore69°F Mostly sunny
National Weather Service forecast; NOAA GFS model beyond about 7 days.
Tides · Santa MonicaNext low 12 AM · 0.6 ft
- Low12 AM · 0.6 ft
- High6 AM · 5.6 ft
- Low12 PM · 0.7 ft
- High6 PM · 4.5 ft
NOAA Tides & Currents predictions. Best tide here: mid.
Sun & lightFirst light 5:52 AM · Sunset 4:59 PM · UV 4
UV index peak 4 (moderate) around 12 PM.EPA UV index forecast.
| First light | Sunrise | Sunset | Last light | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:52 AM | 6:18 AM | 4:59 PM | 5:25 PM |
| Tomorrow | 5:53 AM | 6:19 AM | 4:59 PM | 5:25 PM |
Water temp & live buoyWater 71°F · Buoy 4.3 ft @ 13s
Water 71°F (NOAA tide station, 11:06 PM). Suggested: Springsuit or 2 mm full.
- Wave height
- 1.3 m (4.3 ft)
- Dominant period
- 13 s
- Average period
- 7.9 s
- Direction
- WSW 246°
- Water temp
- 23.3 °C
Measured at the buoy, shown as reported (feet converted from metres). Data: CDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, via NOAA NDBC.
Water qualityCheck before you paddle out, especially after rain
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.
Today's status: LA County Public Health beach grades →Getting thereLA County Nicholas Canyon lot (upper and lower, ~150 spaces) at 33850 PCH: about $3 early, $6-8 weekday, $8-16 weekends/holidays (2026 county rates).
- Parking
- LA County Nicholas Canyon lot (upper and lower, ~150 spaces) at 33850 PCH: about $3 early, $6-8 weekday, $8-16 weekends/holidays (2026 county rates).
- Access
- Paved road and stairs from the lot down to the beach; the point is at the west end.
- Lifeguards
- LA County Fire Lifeguards; towers staffed during daylight hours (seasonal staffing varies by tower).
- Facilities
- Restrooms, showers, picnic tables. No food on site; no public transit.
- Etiquette
- Usually less crowded than central Malibu; regulars are protective of the point, so a patient, low-key approach helps.
- Hazards
- Rocky reef and cobble at the point; kelp; strong rips on bigger swells. 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.
About this breakpoint · rock · faces SSW
Nicholas Canyon County Beach. LA County Beaches & Harbors says surfers call it 'Zeros' or 'Point Zero' and rates it one of the few perfect point breaks left in the county. Lifeguards on duty in daylight hours. Avoid the water for 72 hours after rain (LA County Public Health).
Faces SSW · works on SE–W swell · best SSE–SSW · usually surfed by intermediate surfers
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Model run 2026-11-05 00Z. Surf heights are face-height estimates from our spot model. Data sources