Los Angeles County, California
Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on SSW swell at 11s with 10mph ESE winds.
Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on SSW swell at 11s with 10mph ESE winds.
Best window·Sunday 12PM–3PM·3-4ft·Good
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 1–2ft, 12s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on SSW swell at 11s with 10mph ESE winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Fri, Sep 4: 2–3ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Patience pays off today — morning is poor with 1-2ft. Things come together by the afternoon with 2-3ft at very poor.
Sat, Sep 5: 2–3ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SSW swell at 16s and gentle E breeze. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Sun, Sep 6: 3–4ft, 14s period, rated Good. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on S swell at 14s and light WNW winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Mon, Sep 7: 3–4ft, 13s period, rated Good. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on S swell at 13s with gentle NW breeze. Onshore flow builds through the day to 13mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
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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 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 Zuma Beach County Park 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 Zuma Beach County Park is Sunday from 12 PM to 3 PM with 4ft waves, a 14.1s swell period, and conditions rated Good. 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. 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).
