Point Dume Surf Forecast, Los Angeles County, California
Los Angeles County, California
Current Conditions
Very PoorWave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
14.4s
Wind
13mph
WNW / Gusts 19mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.7ft @ 11sS
Secondary
0.5ft @ 14sSSW
Wind Swell
0.3ft @ 3sSSE
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Very PoorPretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with moderate NW wind around 7mph.
6am9am12pm3pm
11s S|4-7mph NW
Thu, Apr 20-1ft
Very PoorNot the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 8mph from the NW.
6am9am12pm3pm
5s WSW|3-8mph NW
Forecast Charts
Point Dume Surf Spot Guide
Break
Point
Bottom
Rock
Level
Advanced
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
NE
Season
Summer
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.
Rocks and reefSea urchinsStrong rip currentsDifficult accessLocalism
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Point Dume Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Point Dume?
The current wave height at Point Dume is 0-1ft with a 14.4s swell period. Wind is WNW at 13mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Point Dume surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Point Dume?
The current breaking wave height at Point Dume is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.7ft S primary swell at 11s, a 0.5ft SSW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.3ft SSE wind swell swell at 3s. 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 Point Dume?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Point Dume is Saturday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 2ft waves, a 17.45s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.