Los Angeles County, California
Best window·Thursday 5PM–8PM·3ft·Fair
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 2–3ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor - fair with barely a breath of wind. Afternoon breeze fills in to 9mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–3ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. 2-3ft waves to start the day on WSW swell at 5s.
Thu, Jul 2: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 3-4ft and poor - fair conditions with light ESE winds.
Fri, Jul 3: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on SSW swell at 17s with 7mph ESE winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sat, Jul 4: 2–3ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SSW swell at 15s with light winds out of the ESE. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
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 2ft with a 13.75s swell period. Wind is W at 4mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Point Dume is 2ft, produced by a 1ft SSW primary swell at 14s, a 0.9ft WSW secondary swell at 5s, a 0.5ft 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 Point Dume is Thursday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 3ft waves, a 17.7s 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
