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Westward Beach Surf Forecast

Los Angeles County, California

Westward Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3+ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
15.6s
Wind
5mph
ESE / Gusts 10mph
Conditions
Fair
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
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

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with glassy conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

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

Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on SSW swell at 15s and calm winds.

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

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

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

Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SSW swell at 13s with glassy conditions. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

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

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with calm winds.

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 2-3+ft with a 15.6s swell period. Wind is ESE at 5mph. 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.