Los Angeles County, California
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.
Sat, May 16: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Fair. Expect 2-3ft all day on SSW swell at 13s with barely a breath of wind — nothing amazing but surfable. Expect the wind to bump up to around 6mph by PM.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Fair. The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, gentle SSE breeze, fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 16s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 7mph E winds.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 16s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 10mph by PM.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 14s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with gentle ESE breeze. Afternoon breeze fills in to 8mph.
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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 13.4s swell period. Wind is NW at 2mph 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 1.2ft SSW primary swell at 13s, a 0.9ft WSW secondary swell at 6s, a 0.8ft S 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 Zuma Beach County Park is Saturday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 3ft waves, a 14.55s 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
