Los Angeles County, California
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Chart House Rights, Los Angeles County, California. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sat, May 16: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 8mph.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 14s period, rated Poor. Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor at 1-2ft. Things come together by the afternoon with 2-3ft at poor - fair.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 16s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with gentle ESE breeze.
Tue, May 19: 0–1ft, 15s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 11mph by PM.
Wed, May 20: 0–1ft, 14s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 9mph.
Takes 10 seconds with Google or Apple.
Chart House Rights is a sandy beach break located along the Malibu coastline that works best during southern hemisphere swell events and autumn swells. The right-hand point shape provides consistent peeling waves with a forgiving sand bottom, making it accessible for surfers looking to step up from pure beginner territory. Protected by the coastal geography and relatively sheltered from dominant winds, this spot offers quality waves during its prime season with a mellow, user-friendly character.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Chart House Rights is 1-2ft with a 15.15s swell period. Wind is SW at 3mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Chart House Rights is 1-2ft, produced by a 1ft WSW primary swell at 6s, a 0.9ft SSW secondary swell at 13s, a 0.9ft SSW tertiary swell at 15s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Chart House Rights is Sunday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 2ft waves, a 13.4s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Chart House Rights works best with a S swell and N winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Chart House Rights. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Chart House Rights is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Chart House Rights is a sandy beach break located along the Malibu coastline that works best during southern hemisphere swell events and autumn swells. The right-hand point shape provides consistent peeling waves with a forgiving sand bottom, making it accessible for surfers looking to step up from pure beginner territory. Protected by the coastal geography and relatively sheltered from dominant winds, this spot offers quality waves during its prime season with a mellow, user-friendly character.
The prime season at Chart House Rights is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Chart House Rights include localism, crowded during swells. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Chart House Rights forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
