Los Angeles County, California
Best window·Thursday 3PM–6PM·3ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Zuma Beach County Park, 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: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on SW swell at 11s with barely a breath of wind. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 11mph from the W and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Wed, Jul 1: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. 3-4ft waves to start the day on WSW swell at 5s.
Thu, Jul 2: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on SSW swell at 16s with light winds out of the ESE. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Fri, Jul 3: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on SSW swell at 17s and moderate ESE wind around 7mph. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sat, Jul 4: 3–4ft, 16s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on SSW swell at 15s with gentle ESE breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Zuma Beach County Park is 2-3ft with a 13.8s swell period. Wind is WSW at 6mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Zuma Beach County Park is 2-3ft, produced by a 1ft SSW primary swell at 14s, a 0.8ft 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 Zuma Beach County Park is Thursday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 3ft waves, a 17.7s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Zuma Beach County Park 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 Zuma Beach County Park. 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.
Zuma Beach County Park is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at Zuma Beach County Park 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 Zuma Beach County Park include crowded during summer months, occasional rip currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
