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Zuma Beach County Park Surf Forecast, Los Angeles County, California

Los Angeles County, California

Westward Beach1-2ftPoint Dume0-1ftSecos1-2ft
Zuma Beach County Park surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
14.4s
Wind
10mph
NW / Gusts 24mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.7ft @ 11sS
Secondary
0.5ft @ 14sSSW
Wind Swell
0.2ft @ 3sSW

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Daily Forecast

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

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 9mph from the E.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|7-9mph E
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 9mph from the NW.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s S|8-10mph WNW
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Fair

Patience pays off today — morning is fair with 2-3ft. Later in the day looks more promising — 3-4ft and fair - good.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s W|4-7mph W
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Zuma Beach County Park Surf Spot Guide

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

Zuma Beach County Park in Malibu offers a classic Southern California beach break with forgiving sandy bottoms ideal for learning and progression. The beach faces northeast, catching Pacific swells particularly well during autumn months when Northwestern swells wrap around the coast. This well-maintained county park combines accessible facilities, a spacious sandy beach, and consistent small-to-medium waves that make it a popular spot for beginners and intermediate surfers.

Crowded during summer monthsOccasional rip currents

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

Zuma Beach County Park Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Zuma Beach County Park?
The current wave height at Zuma Beach County Park is 1-2ft with a 14.4s swell period. Wind is NW at 10mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Zuma Beach County Park surf forecast?
Our Zuma Beach County Park 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 Zuma Beach County Park?
The current breaking wave height at Zuma Beach County Park is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.7ft S primary swell at 11s, a 0.5ft SSW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.2ft SW 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 Zuma Beach County Park?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Zuma Beach County Park is Thursday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 4ft waves, a 12.55s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.