Malibu · California Coast
Malibu First Point
73
Good
Active Swells
4.1ft @ 15.40 SSW 203.8° ★ primary
2.7ft @ 11.80 WSW 246.2°
1.8ft @ 4.80 W 265.8°
Est. Break
~6.2ft
Wind
--
Tide
3.5ft
Water Temp
72.7°F
Live
SSW 203.8°
4.1ft
15.4s
Exposed
Optimal
Exposed
Primary swell
Secondary swell
Swell composition
Ground Swell
4.1ft @ 15.40 from SSW 203.8°
Est. break: ~6.2ft
Swell
2.7ft @ 11.80 from WSW 246.2°
Est. break: ~2ft
Wind Wave
1.8ft @ 4.80 from W 265.8°
Est. break: ~0.6ft
Active hazards
INFOOne of the most crowded waves in the world, confirmed by multiple independent sources — a defining, structural characteristic of this specific spot, not an occasional condition. Real drop-in/localism friction reported at times.
MODERATECobblestone point with rocks and small boulders, especially hazardous underfoot at low tide. Urchins present in the water specifically between Second Point and Third Point per one cited source (Surfing California).
MODERATEMalibu Lagoon/Creek runoff after heavy rain triggers real, documented beach closures due to pollution — a genuine, recurring health hazard distinct from anything in this project's existing Oregon spots.
MODERATEStrong currents reported at this beach; cold water also noted by one swim-safety source.
2-day forecast
Today
Open-Meteo
91
AM903.1ft @ 12.60 S 188°
PM853.1ft @ 12.55 S 186°
WW3
94
AM944.7ft @ 16.67 SSW 196.3°
PM944.5ft @ 16.39 SSW 194.4°
Coper
74
AM743.1ft @ 12.60 S 187.8°
PM733.1ft @ 12.50 S 186.1°
Tomorrow
Open-Meteo
87
AM863.1ft @ 12.20 S 187°
PM783.1ft @ 12.05 S 186°
WW3
95
AM944.8ft @ 15.15 SSW 196.1°
PM954.5ft @ 14.71 SSW 194.4°
Coper
79
AM733.1ft @ 12.10 S 186.2°
PM773.1ft @ 12.00 S 186.7°
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Oregon
Cannon Beach: Cannon Beach
Lincoln City: Nelscott Beach
Manzanita: Manzanita Beach Break, Short Sands
Newport: Agate Beach, Miner Creek, Newport South Jetty, Otter Rock
Pacific City: The Cove, Tierra Del Mar
Seaside: The Cove
Winchester Bay: Umpqua Jetty
Washington
La Push: First Beach, Rialto Beach
Long Beach: Long Beach Peninsula
Ocean Shores: North Jetty
Waatch: Hobuck Beach
Westport: South Jetty
California
Malibu: Malibu First Point
British Columbia
Alberni-Clayoquot: Cox Bay, Long Beach — Incinerator Rock, North Chesterman Beach
Capital: Jordan River — The Point
Costa Rica
Guanacaste: Ollie's Point (Potrero Grande), Playa Negra (Guanacaste), Witch's Rock (Roca Bruja)
Puntarenas (South Pacific): Pavones
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Oregon
Barview: Jetty Peak
Cannon Beach: Cannon Beach, Indian Beach, The Needles
Lincoln: Roads End
Lincoln City: Nelscott Beach
Manzanita: Manzanita Beach Break, Short Sands
Newport: Agate Beach, Miner Creek, Newport South Jetty, Otter Rock, The Box
Oceanside: Beach Break
Pacific City: Gas Chambers, The Cove, Tierra Del Mar
Seaside: The Cove
Winchester Bay: Umpqua Jetty
Washington
La Push: First Beach, Rialto Beach
Long Beach: Long Beach Peninsula
Ocean Shores: North Jetty
Waatch: Hobuck Beach
Westport: South Jetty, The Cove
California
Malibu: Malibu First Point
British Columbia
Alberni-Clayoquot: Cox Bay, Florencia Bay, Long Beach — Incinerator Rock, North Chesterman Beach, South Chesterman Beach, Wickaninnish Beach
Capital: China Beach, Jordan River — Sewers, Jordan River — The Point, Port Renfrew, Sombrio Beach — Chickens, Sombrio Beach — Firsts, Sombrio Beach — Seconds
Mount Waddington: San Josef Bay
Costa Rica
Guanacaste: Ollie's Point (Potrero Grande), Playa Guiones, Playa Negra (Guanacaste), Witch's Rock (Roca Bruja)
Limon (Caribbean): Playa Cocles, Salsa Brava
Puntarenas: Boca Barranca, Esterillos (Oeste/Centro/Este), Playa Hermosa (Jaco)
Puntarenas (Nicoya): Santa Teresa
Puntarenas (Osa): Cabo Matapalo (Hog Hole)
Puntarenas (South Pacific): Dominical, Pavones