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Westward Beach Surf Forecast

Los Angeles County, California

Westward Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
15.75s
Wind
3mph
E / Gusts 5mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
0.8ft @ 16sSSW
Secondary
0.7ft @ 3sWSW
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 11sSSW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SW
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

Westward Beach offers accessible, forgiving waves on a wide sandy beach with a NE-facing exposure that picks up southwest swell effectively. The gradual slope and soft sand bottom make it an ideal spot for beginners and intermediates looking to progress in a mellow environment. This popular Malibu area beach delivers consistent peaks throughout the year, with fall bringing the most reliable swell periods.

Crowded during peak timesOccasional rip currents

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair - Good

Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor at 2-3ft. Later in the day looks more promising — 3-4ft and fair - good.

6am9am12pm3pm
16s SSW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair

Expect 2-3ft all day on WSW swell at 11s with glassy conditions — nothing amazing but surfable.

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

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SSW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Fair

Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on SW swell at 11s — calm winds.

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

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|Calm

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Westward Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Westward Beach?
The current wave height at Westward Beach is 2-3ft with a 15.75s swell period. Wind is E at 3mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Westward Beach surf forecast?
Our Westward Beach 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.