Los Angeles County, California
Best window·Saturday 5PM–8PM·3ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Point Dume, 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, Jun 25: 3–4ft, 16s period, rated Fair. Afternoon is the play — morning is only fair at 3-4ft. Later in the day looks more promising — 3-4ft and poor - fair.
Fri, Jun 26: 3–4ft, 15s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on SSW swell at 14s with light winds out of the ESE. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 12mph from the W and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Sat, Jun 27: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on SSW swell at 15s with 8mph from the E. Onshore flow builds through the day to 12mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Sun, Jun 28: 3–4ft, 17s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on W swell at 6s with light winds out of the E. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Mon, Jun 29: 2–3ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SSW swell at 15s and light winds out of the E. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Point Dume is a fickle but powerful right-hand point break that fires on clean S swells wrapping around the prominent headland. The wave is hollow, fast, and ledgy, holding up to 16+ feet. Access requires a 20-minute hike, and localism has been reported. When conditions align, it produces some of the longest, most powerful rights on the Malibu coast — but those conditions are rare.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Point Dume is 2-4ft with a 15s swell period. Wind is W at 8mph 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 Point Dume is 2-4ft, produced by a 1.7ft SSW primary swell at 15s, a 0.8ft WSW wind swell swell at 3s. 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 Point Dume is Saturday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 3ft waves, a 16.65s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Point Dume works best with a S 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 Point Dume. 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.
Point Dume is a point with a rock bottom, suited to advanced surfers. Point Dume is a fickle but powerful right-hand point break that fires on clean S swells wrapping around the prominent headland. The wave is hollow, fast, and ledgy, holding up to 16+ feet. Access requires a 20-minute hike, and localism has been reported. When conditions align, it produces some of the longest, most powerful rights on the Malibu coast — but those conditions are rare.
The prime season at Point Dume 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 Point Dume include rocks and reef, sea urchins, strong rip currents, difficult access, localism. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Point Dume 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.
