Los Angeles County, California
Best window·Friday 11AM–2PM·4ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Malibu - First Point, 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.
Tue, Jun 30: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on WSW swell at 8s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 13mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Wed, Jul 1: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on WSW swell at 5s with light winds out of the SSE. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Thu, Jul 2: 3–5ft, 17s period, rated Fair. The sweet spot is around midday — 3-4ft waves, moderate SSE wind around 7mph, fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Fri, Jul 3: 3–5ft, 18s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-5ft waves on WSW swell at 5s with light ESE winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sat, Jul 4: 3–4ft, 15s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on SSW swell at 15s with light ESE winds. The SW wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and poor - fair by then.
Malibu First Point is the most famous right point break in the world — a World Surfing Reserve where cobblestone bottom creates mechanical, 200-yard peeling rights on south swells. The wave is slow and forgiving enough for beginners but the crowd is not: 40-100 surfers pack the lineup on good days, with experienced longboarders dominating the takeoff zone. Functionally intermediate due to crowd navigation alone.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Malibu - First Point is 2-4ft with a 13.8s swell period. Wind is WSW at 6mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Malibu - First Point is 2-4ft, produced by a 0.9ft SSW primary swell at 14s, a 0.9ft WSW secondary swell at 5s, a 0.4ft S tertiary swell at 10s. 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 Malibu - First Point is Friday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 4ft waves, a 16.5s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Malibu - First Point works best with a SSW swell and NE 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 Malibu - First Point. 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.
Malibu - First Point is a point with a cobblestone bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Malibu First Point is the most famous right point break in the world — a World Surfing Reserve where cobblestone bottom creates mechanical, 200-yard peeling rights on south swells. The wave is slow and forgiving enough for beginners but the crowd is not: 40-100 surfers pack the lineup on good days, with experienced longboarders dominating the takeoff zone. Functionally intermediate due to crowd navigation alone.
The prime season at Malibu - First Point is summer, 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 Malibu - First Point include extreme crowds, aggressive longboard priority, cobblestone bottom, parking and access chaos. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Malibu - First Point 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
