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Malibu surf report and forecast
Swell 1: 0.4 m 14 s SSW · Swell 2: 0.3 m 11 s SW · Swell 3: 0.3 m 13 s SSW
Best window this week: Monday 10:00 PST — 6.8 0.7 m (2.2 ft) at 15 s, glassy wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (169° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 01 Nov | 9.1 B 8 · A 6 | 0.9 m (3.0 ft) | 15 s | SSW | 5 kt cross-offshore | 06:14–17:01 |
| Mon 02 Nov | 6.8 B 10 · A 3 | 0.6–0.7 m (1.9–2.4 ft) | 15 s | SSW | 5 kt glassy | 06:15–17:00 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 6.5 B 10 · A 3 | 0.6–1.0 m (1.8–3.2 ft) | 15 s | SSW | 7 kt cross-offshore | 06:16–16:59 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 5.8 B 10 · A 2 | 0.5–0.8 m (1.7–2.6 ft) | 14 s | SSW | 5 kt offshore | 06:17–16:58 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 3.6 B 8 · A 1 | 0.4–0.5 m (1.3–1.7 ft) | 14 s | SSW | 4 kt glassy | 06:18–16:57 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 2.6 B 7 · A 1 | 0.4 m (1.3 ft) | 15 s | SSW | 4 kt glassy | 06:19–16:57 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 2.0 B 6 · A 0 | 0.4 m (1.2 ft) | 15 s | SW | 5 kt cross-shore | 06:20–16:56 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 04:00 | 7.0 B 10 · A 4 | 0.7 m (2.2 ft) | 16 s SSW | 6 kt NE cross-shore |
| Mon 07:00 | 6.7 B 10 · A 3 | 0.7 m (2.2 ft) | 14 s SSW | 4 kt NE glassy |
| Mon 10:00 | 6.8 B 10 · A 3 | 0.7 m (2.2 ft) | 15 s SSW | 2 kt ESE glassy |
| Mon 13:00 | 6.2 B 9 · A 3 | 0.6 m (2.1 ft) | 15 s SSW | 5 kt SSW glassy |
| Mon 16:00 | 6.0 B 9 · A 3 | 0.6 m (2.0 ft) | 15 s SSW | 6 kt WSW cross-shore |
| Mon 19:00 | 6.3 B 10 · A 3 | 0.6 m (2.0 ft) | 15 s SSW | 5 kt WNW cross-offshore |
| Mon 22:00 | 6.2 B 10 · A 3 | 0.6 m (1.9 ft) | 15 s SSW | 4 kt NNW glassy |
| Tue 01:00 | 6.1 B 10 · A 3 | 0.6 m (1.9 ft) | 15 s SSW | 4 kt NNW glassy |
| Tue 04:00 | 5.9 B 10 · A 2 | 0.6 m (1.9 ft) | 15 s SSW | 2 kt NNW glassy |
| Tue 07:00 | 5.5 B 10 · A 2 | 0.6 m (1.8 ft) | 15 s SSW | 7 kt NW cross-offshore |
| Tue 10:00 | 5.6 B 9 · A 2 | 0.6 m (1.9 ft) | 15 s SSW | 9 kt WNW cross-offshore |
| Tue 13:00 | 5.8 B 9 · A 3 | 0.7 m (2.1 ft) | 15 s SSW | 11 kt W cross-shore |
| Tue 16:00 | 6.5 B 9 · A 3 | 0.7 m (2.3 ft) | 15 s SSW | 12 kt WNW cross-offshore |
| Tue 19:00 | 7.7 B 9 · A 5 | 0.8 m (2.7 ft) | 14 s SSW | 10 kt WNW cross-offshore |
| Tue 22:00 | 9.8 B 8 · A 6 | 1.0 m (3.2 ft) | 14 s SSW | 4 kt NNW glassy |
Model vs reality: nearest buoy
Buoy Topanga Nearshore, CA (103) (46268), 9 km from Malibu, reported 1 h before this update. model on target (within 0.2 m).
| Buoy | Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Wave height | 0.9 m (3.0 ft) | 0.7 m (2.2 ft) |
| Peak period | 15 s | 16 s |
| Swell from | SSW | SSW |
Buoy = measured at sea by NOAA NDBC. Model = GFS-Wave interpolated to the buoy's position and time. A persistent gap means the model is running high or low for this swell; adjust the forecast accordingly.
Malibu tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (PST, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | High 04:50 (+0.4 m / +1.4 ft) · Low 10:10 (-0.1 m / -0.2 ft) · High 15:30 (+0.5 m / +1.7 ft) · Low 22:40 (-0.8 m / -2.7 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | High 05:30 (+0.6 m / +1.9 ft) · Low 11:20 (-0.3 m / -0.9 ft) · High 16:50 (+0.5 m / +1.6 ft) · Low 23:20 (-0.8 m / -2.5 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | High 06:00 (+0.7 m / +2.3 ft) · Low 12:10 (-0.5 m / -1.6 ft) · High 18:00 (+0.5 m / +1.5 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | Low 00:00 (-0.7 m / -2.2 ft) · High 06:30 (+0.8 m / +2.7 ft) · Low 13:00 (-0.7 m / -2.3 ft) · High 18:50 (+0.5 m / +1.5 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | Low 00:30 (-0.6 m / -1.8 ft) · High 07:00 (+0.9 m / +3.0 ft) · Low 13:40 (-0.9 m / -2.8 ft) · High 19:40 (+0.4 m / +1.4 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | Low 01:00 (-0.5 m / -1.5 ft) · High 07:20 (+1.0 m / +3.2 ft) · Low 14:20 (-1.0 m / -3.2 ft) · High 20:30 (+0.4 m / +1.2 ft) |
| Sun 08 Nov | Low 01:30 (-0.3 m / -1.1 ft) · High 07:50 (+1.0 m / +3.3 ft) · Low 14:50 (-1.0 m / -3.4 ft) · High 21:10 (+0.3 m / +1.1 ft) |
Nearby spots
- 7.0 Topanga 8 km · 0.7 m (2.2 ft) now
- 7.1 Zuma Beach 14 km · 0.7 m (2.2 ft) now
- 7.2 Santa Monica 17 km · 0.7 m (2.2 ft) now
- 7.3 Venice Beach 20 km · 0.7 m (2.2 ft) now
- 8.0 Leo Carrillo 24 km · 0.8 m (2.5 ft) now
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Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: GOT4.10c (NASA GSFC) via pyTMD. Water: sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo Marine API (ECMWF / Météo-France), CC BY 4.0. Times in local time (America/Los_Angeles). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (34.00, -118.75); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.