Malibu (Surfrider Beach)
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Malibu (Surfrider Beach)

Los Angeles, USA

Right now
· Swell W 0.9m 5s
OK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Chest high0.91.5m
Short choppy waves· 5s
Wind
Light wind, clean waves ✓5kph
ESE
Best time to surf
AI
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Tides
Today
12:33 AM0.6m
09:28 AM0.6m

Today's Tides · Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Now0.02m↘ Falling
High Tide
12:33 AM
0.57m
Low Tide
09:28 AM
0.57m

Next 4 Days

Wave Forecast (5 Days)

0.81.7m face · Avg 7s
Primary swell W · 0.9m · 5s
Wed, Apr 8
0.9-1.5m
24h
5s
0.9-1.4m
03h
4.7s
0.9-1.3m
06h
5s
0.8-1.3m
09h
5.6s
0.8-1.2m
12h
7.5s
0.8-1.2m
15h
12s
0.8-1.3m
18h
9.4s
1.1-1.7m
21h
4.8s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period

Wind Forecast (5 Days)

Offshore (estimate) · cleaner waves
Wed, Apr 8
3.3
24h
NE
3.3
03h
ENE
7.7
06h
ESE
7.9
09h
SE
5.4
12h
SW
7.9
15h
WSW
8.3
18h
W
5.3
21h
ESE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label

Recommendations by Level

FAIR
Good size · short period · Good wind
Best: 12:00 · 15:00
Ideal conditions for beginners at low, mid tide. The sandy bottom and mellow waves create a safe learning environment. Morning sessions tend to be glassier with lighter winds.

Tide chart, wave forecast, and surf conditions for Malibu (Surfrider Beach). Check tide times, wave height, wind direction, and best surf windows.

Available Lessons at this Spot

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