Los Angeles County, California
Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on SSW swell at 11s and 11mph E winds.
Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on SSW swell at 11s and 11mph E winds.
Best window·Sunday 1PM–4PM·3-4+ft·Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Westward Beach, 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.
Thu, Sep 3: 1–2ft, 12s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on SSW swell at 11s and 11mph E winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Fri, Sep 4: 2–3ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SSW swell at 18s and 10mph ENE winds. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 15mph and very poor by then.
Sat, Sep 5: 2–3ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SSW swell at 16s with light winds out of the E. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Sun, Sep 6: 3–4ft, 14s period, rated Good. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on S swell at 14s with light winds out of the WNW. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Mon, Sep 7: 3–4ft, 13s period, rated Good. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on S swell at 13s with light winds out of the NW. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 13mph from the WNW and dropping conditions to poor.
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Westward Beach offers accessible, forgiving waves on a wide sandy beach with a NE-facing exposure that picks up southwest swell effectively. The gradual slope and soft sand bottom make it an ideal spot for beginners and intermediates looking to progress in a mellow environment. This popular Malibu area beach delivers consistent peaks throughout the year, with fall bringing the most reliable swell periods.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Westward Beach is 1-2ft with a 10.6s swell period. Wind is WSW at 5mph. Conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Westward Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.3ft SSW primary swell at 11s, a 1.1ft WSW wind swell swell at 5s, a 0.9ft SSW 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 Westward Beach is Sunday from 1 PM to 4 PM with 4ft waves, a 14s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Westward Beach works best with a SW 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 Westward Beach. 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.
Westward Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Westward Beach offers accessible, forgiving waves on a wide sandy beach with a NE-facing exposure that picks up southwest swell effectively. The gradual slope and soft sand bottom make it an ideal spot for beginners and intermediates looking to progress in a mellow environment. This popular Malibu area beach delivers consistent peaks throughout the year, with fall bringing the most reliable swell periods.
The prime season at Westward Beach is fall, 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 Westward Beach include crowded during peak times, occasional rip currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Westward Beach 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
