Los Angeles County, California
Best window·Saturday 6AM–9AM·3ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Chart House Rights, 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.
Wed, Jun 24: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 3-4ft with barely a breath of wind. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Thu, Jun 25: 3–4ft, 17s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on SSW swell at 16s with light SE winds. The WSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and poor - fair by then.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SSW swell at 15s with light ESE winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 8mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Sat, Jun 27: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-5ft on WSW swell at 6s with gentle ESE breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sun, Jun 28: 3–4ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on WSW swell at 6s with 9mph from the E. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Chart House Rights is a sandy beach break located along the Malibu coastline that works best during southern hemisphere swell events and autumn swells. The right-hand point shape provides consistent peeling waves with a forgiving sand bottom, making it accessible for surfers looking to step up from pure beginner territory. Protected by the coastal geography and relatively sheltered from dominant winds, this spot offers quality waves during its prime season with a mellow, user-friendly character.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Chart House Rights is 2-3+ft with a 16.9s swell period. Wind is SW at 8mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Chart House Rights is 2-3+ft, produced by a 1.2ft SSW primary swell at 14s, a 1.1ft SSW secondary swell at 17s, a 0.7ft SW wind swell swell at 4s. 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 Chart House Rights is Saturday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 17.65s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Chart House Rights works best with a S swell and N 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 Chart House Rights. 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.
Chart House Rights is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Chart House Rights is a sandy beach break located along the Malibu coastline that works best during southern hemisphere swell events and autumn swells. The right-hand point shape provides consistent peeling waves with a forgiving sand bottom, making it accessible for surfers looking to step up from pure beginner territory. Protected by the coastal geography and relatively sheltered from dominant winds, this spot offers quality waves during its prime season with a mellow, user-friendly character.
The prime season at Chart House Rights 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 Chart House Rights include localism, crowded during swells. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Chart House Rights 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.
