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Westward Beach Surf Forecast, Los Angeles County, California

Los Angeles County, California

Point Dume0-1ftZuma Beach County Park1-2ftLatigo Canyon0-1ft
Westward Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
11.5s
Wind
3mph
NE / Gusts 7mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.8ft @ 12sS
Secondary
0.5ft @ 15sSW
Tertiary
0.2ft @ 3sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with gentle ESE breeze.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|7mph ESE
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with moderate NW wind around 9mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s S|4-9mph NW
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Fair - Good

Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor with 1-2ft waves. Afternoon shapes up better with 3-4ft and fair - good conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s WSW|4-7mph WNW
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair

19s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Westward Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SW
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

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.

Crowded during peak timesOccasional rip currents

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Westward Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Westward Beach?
The current wave height at Westward Beach is 1-2ft with a 11.5s swell period. Wind is NE at 3mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Westward Beach surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Westward Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Westward Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.8ft S primary swell at 12s, a 0.5ft SW secondary swell at 15s, a 0.2ft S tertiary 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 Westward Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Westward Beach is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 5ft waves, a 7.95s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.