Los Angeles County, California
Best window·Thursday 6AM–9AM·5ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Malibu - First Point, 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: 4–6ft, 18s period, rated Fair. Patience pays off today — morning is fair with 4-6ft. Afternoon shapes up better with 4-6ft and fair conditions.
Thu, Jun 25: 4–6ft, 17s period, rated Fair. Consistent 4-6ft surf through the day on SSW swell at 16s with light winds out of the ESE.
Fri, Jun 26: 3–5ft, 15s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-5ft waves on SSW swell at 15s with light ESE winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to fair.
Sat, Jun 27: 3–5ft, 18s period, rated Fair. Rideable all day with 3-5ft waves on WSW swell at 6s and calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 8mph.
Sun, Jun 28: 3–5ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 3-4ft waves and poor - fair conditions with moderate E wind around 8mph.
Malibu First Point is the most famous right point break in the world — a World Surfing Reserve where cobblestone bottom creates mechanical, 200-yard peeling rights on south swells. The wave is slow and forgiving enough for beginners but the crowd is not: 40-100 surfers pack the lineup on good days, with experienced longboarders dominating the takeoff zone. Functionally intermediate due to crowd navigation alone.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Malibu - First Point is 3-5+ft with a 16.85s swell period. Wind is W at 9mph 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 Malibu - First Point is 3-5+ft, produced by a 1.1ft SSW primary swell at 17s, a 1.1ft SSW secondary swell at 14s, 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 Malibu - First Point is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 5ft waves, a 15.95s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Malibu - First Point works best with a SSW 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 Malibu - First Point. 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.
Malibu - First Point is a point with a cobblestone bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Malibu First Point is the most famous right point break in the world — a World Surfing Reserve where cobblestone bottom creates mechanical, 200-yard peeling rights on south swells. The wave is slow and forgiving enough for beginners but the crowd is not: 40-100 surfers pack the lineup on good days, with experienced longboarders dominating the takeoff zone. Functionally intermediate due to crowd navigation alone.
The prime season at Malibu - First Point is summer, 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 Malibu - First Point include extreme crowds, aggressive longboard priority, cobblestone bottom, parking and access chaos. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Malibu - First Point 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.
