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Zuma Beach County Park Surf Forecast

Los Angeles County, California

Zuma Beach County Park 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

Zuma Beach County Park in Malibu offers a classic Southern California beach break with forgiving sandy bottoms ideal for learning and progression. The beach faces northeast, catching Pacific swells particularly well during autumn months when Northwestern swells wrap around the coast. This well-maintained county park combines accessible facilities, a spacious sandy beach, and consistent small-to-medium waves that make it a popular spot for beginners and intermediate surfers.

Crowded during summer monthsOccasional rip currents

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair

Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on SW swell at 13s with barely a breath of wind.

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

Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on WSW swell at 11s and barely a breath of wind.

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

Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on SSW swell at 14s with calm winds.

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

Expect 2-3ft all day on SW swell at 11s with barely a breath of wind — nothing amazing but surfable.

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

Expect 2-3ft all day on SSW swell at 12s with glassy conditions — nothing amazing but surfable.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|Calm

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Zuma Beach County Park Surf Forecast FAQ

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