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Latigo Canyon Surf Forecast

Los Angeles County, California

Latigo Canyon surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
15.6s
Wind
4mph
ESE / Gusts 7mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.8ft @ 16sSSW
Secondary
0.5ft @ 7sWSW
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 11sSSW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SW
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Latigo Canyon sits along the Malibu coast where coastal canyons create unique bathymetry that shapes incoming swells into quality beach breaks. The beach setup here offers relatively consistent peaks with a mix of sandbar formations that shift seasonally, providing varied wave quality throughout the year. This Malibu area spot works best during fall and winter swells when NW to W swell wraps around the point-rich coastline, with easterly offshore winds helping shape cleaner walls.

LocalismCrowded during quality swellsRocks near canyon mouth

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
16s SSW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SSW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SSW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Very Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
13s SSW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|Calm

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Latigo Canyon Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Latigo Canyon?
The current wave height at Latigo Canyon is 0-1ft with a 15.6s swell period. Wind is ESE at 4mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Latigo Canyon surf forecast?
Our Latigo Canyon 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.