Malibu - First Point Surf Forecast, Los Angeles County, California
Los Angeles County, California
Current Conditions
PoorWave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
14.4s
Wind
6mph
WNW / Gusts 8mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.7ft @ 11sSSW
Secondary
0.5ft @ 14sSW
Nearest Webcam
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysWed, Apr 11-2ft
PoorSlim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with moderate NW wind around 9mph.
6am9am12pm3pm
9s SSW|4-9mph NW
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
PoorPretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light W winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
5s WSW|3-6mph WNW
Fri, Apr 31-2ft
PoorA slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light ENE winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
6s WSW|4-5mph NE
Forecast Charts
Malibu - First Point Surf Spot Guide
Break
Point
Bottom
Cobblestone
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Heavy
Best Swell
SSW
Best Wind
NE
Season
Summer
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.
Extreme crowdsAggressive longboard priorityCobblestone bottomParking and access chaos
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Malibu - First Point Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Malibu - First Point?
The current wave height at Malibu - First Point is 1-2ft with a 14.4s swell period. Wind is WNW at 6mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Malibu - First Point surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Malibu - First Point?
The current breaking wave height at Malibu - First Point is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.7ft SSW primary swell at 11s, a 0.5ft SW secondary swell at 14s. 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.
When is the best time to surf Malibu - First Point?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Malibu - First Point is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 16.05s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.