Zero Surf Report & Forecast

Malibu, California

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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline (Week)

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10:00 AM America/Los_Angeles
Surf Quality: GOOD
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM11 PM
THU

🌊 Surf Quality Timeline

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🌬️ WIND

N
E
S
W
4
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
1.2
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
1.2ft
🌊
SWELL
PERIOD
15s
💨
WIND GUSTS
3kt
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AIR TEMP
22°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
0.9ft @
7s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
GOOD
Good surfing conditions. Small 1.2ft waves with long-period 15s ground swell with glassy conditions Note: winds from N would be better.

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

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Thursday

Sep 24
GOOD18 good hours
🌊 1.1-1.2ft 💨 1-10kt 🌡️ 20-24°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
GOOD
1.1ft16sSSW2ktSW2kt20°C23°C0mm
1:00 AM
GOOD
1.1ft16sSSW2ktSSE2kt20°C23°C0mm
2:00 AM
GOOD
1.1ft16sSSW2ktESE3kt20°C23°C0mm
3:00 AM
GOOD
1.1ft16sSSW2ktESE3kt20°C22°C0mm
4:00 AM
GOOD
1.1ft16sSSW2ktESE2kt20°C22°C0mm
5:00 AM
GOOD
1.1ft15sSSW2ktESE2kt20°C22°C0mm
6:00 AM
GOOD
1.1ft15sSSW2ktENE2kt20°C22°C0mm
7:00 AM
GOOD
1.1ft15sSSW2ktNNE2kt21°C22°C0mm
8:00 AM
GOOD
1.1ft15sSSW2ktNNW2kt21°C22°C0mm
9:00 AM
GOOD
1.1ft15sSSW3ktWNW2kt22°C22°C0mm
10:00 AM
GOOD
1.2ft15sSSW4ktWSW3kt22°C22°C0mm
11:00 AM
GOOD
1.2ft15sSSW5ktS3kt22°C22°C0mm
12:00 PM
GOOD
1.2ft15sSSW5ktSSW3kt22°C23°C0mm
1:00 PM
GOOD
1.2ft15sSSW5ktSW4kt22°C23°C0mm
2:00 PM
GOOD
1.2ft15sSSW5ktSW4kt22°C23°C0mm
3:00 PM
GOOD
1.2ft15sSSW6ktWSW6kt22°C23°C0mm
4:00 PM
GOOD
1.2ft15sSSW8ktW8kt23°C23°C0mm
5:00 PM
FAIR
1.2ft15sSSW9ktWNW10kt24°C23°C0mm
6:00 PM
POOR
1.2ft15sSSW9ktWNW10kt23°C23°C0mm
7:00 PM
POOR
1.1ft15sSSW10ktNW11kt22°C23°C0mm
8:00 PM
POOR
1.1ft15sSSW10ktNW12kt22°C23°C0mm
9:00 PM
FAIR
1.1ft15sSSW7ktNNE9kt22°C23°C0mm
10:00 PM
FAIR
1.1ft15sSSW4ktE6kt22°C23°C0mm
11:00 PM
GOOD
1.1ft15sSSW1ktSE3kt22°C23°C0mm

Friday

Sep 25
GOOD16 good hours
🌊 1.1-1.3ft 💨 1-9kt 🌡️ 21-23°C

Saturday

Sep 26
GOOD16 good hours
🌊 1.3-1.7ft 💨 3-9kt 🌡️ 21-23°C

Sunday

Sep 27
GOOD2 excellent hours
🌊 1.1-1.6ft 💨 3-8kt 🌡️ 21-24°C

Monday

Sep 28
GOOD12 good hours
🌊 1.5-1.7ft 💨 3-9kt 🌡️ 20-22°C

Tuesday

Sep 29
POOR4 excellent hours
🌊 1.2-2.6ft 💨 2-11kt 🌡️ 19-22°C

Wednesday

Sep 30
EXCELLENT14 excellent hours
🌊 2.4-2.7ft 💨 2-11kt 🌡️ 21-24°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:1.1ft @ 15s
Wind Conditions:1-10kt SW
Water Temperature:22-23°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Zero in LA County is an exposed point break that performs best with a South-southwest swell and offshore winds from the North. The most consistent clean waves occur in summer, particularly in October, when clean surf is found about 55% of the time. The break favors clean groundswells, works best around mid tide, and features a left-hand point wave. It can get crowded when the surf is up, and submerged rocks pose a hazard.

Best Swell Direction: SW
Bottom Type: Sand/Rocks
Location: Town: Malibu | County: Los Angeles County | State: California | Country: United States | Road: Nicholas Beach Road | Full Address: Nicholas Beach Road, Malibu, Los Angeles County, California, United States

Ideal Conditions

This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.

Ideal Swell DirectionSSW
Ideal Wind DirectionN

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