USA
California
All levels
Point break
Surfing Malibu (Surfrider Beach): Complete Guide
Malibu's First Point is the original California longboard wave — a long, peeling right-hand point break that helped define surf culture in the 1960s. It's still one of the most sought-after waves in the world on a clean south swell.
Wave type
Point break
Skill level
All levels
Best season
May – September
Swell
S – SW
Wind
Offshore N
Water temp
15–20°C
Crowd
Heavy
Why surf Malibu (Surfrider Beach)?
Iconic, photogenic, and a world-class longboard wave 45 minutes from downtown LA.
Beginner-friendly?
Third Point on smaller days is the friendliest; First Point gets fiercely competitive.
Hazards & local knowledge
Heavy crowds, drop-ins, occasional pollution after rain.
Nearby towns
Santa Monica • Los Angeles • Topanga
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