Los Angeles County, California
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Point Dume, 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: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Fair. Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on SSW swell at 13s — barely a breath of wind. Afternoon breeze fills in to 6mph.
Sun, May 17: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 10mph from the ESE.
Mon, May 18: 0–1ft, 16s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 7mph from the E.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 16s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 10mph.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 14s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with gentle ESE breeze. Afternoon breeze fills in to 8mph.
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Point Dume is a fickle but powerful right-hand point break that fires on clean S swells wrapping around the prominent headland. The wave is hollow, fast, and ledgy, holding up to 16+ feet. Access requires a 20-minute hike, and localism has been reported. When conditions align, it produces some of the longest, most powerful rights on the Malibu coast — but those conditions are rare.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Point Dume is 2-3ft with a 13.4s swell period. Wind is NW at 2mph 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 Point Dume is 2-3ft, produced by a 1.2ft SSW primary swell at 13s, a 0.9ft WSW secondary swell at 6s, a 0.8ft S tertiary swell at 16s. 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 Point Dume is Saturday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 2ft waves, a 15.25s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Point Dume works best with a S 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 Point Dume. 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.
Point Dume is a point with a rock bottom, suited to advanced surfers. Point Dume is a fickle but powerful right-hand point break that fires on clean S swells wrapping around the prominent headland. The wave is hollow, fast, and ledgy, holding up to 16+ feet. Access requires a 20-minute hike, and localism has been reported. When conditions align, it produces some of the longest, most powerful rights on the Malibu coast — but those conditions are rare.
The prime season at Point Dume 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 Point Dume include rocks and reef, sea urchins, strong rip currents, difficult access, localism. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Point Dume 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.
