When should you surf Malibu today?
No clearly favorable window stands out at Malibu today. Check nearby spots or the next few days instead.
Surf today
Malibu surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Malibu (California).
Best score today
—6h30
Now
—06:00
Waves
0.9 m
15 s
Wind
15 km/h
Side-off · NE
Tide
▲ 12:00 · ▼ 21:00
range 1.1 m
Light
07:00 → 18:19
Best windows today
6h300/100
0.9 m · 10 s · 15 km/h
7h0/100
0.9 m · 10 s · 26 km/h
8h0/100
0.9 m · 10 s · 22 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | — | 0.9 m · 11 s | 11 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | — | 0.9 m · 11 s | 12 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | — | 0.9 m · 11 s | 17 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | — | 0.9 m · 11 s | 22 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | — | 0.9 m · 11 s | 32 km/h · E | mid-tide |
| 05:00 | — | 0.9 m · 11 s | 22 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 06:00 | — | 0.9 m · 10 s | 15 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 07:00 | — | 0.9 m · 10 s | 26 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 08:00 | — | 0.9 m · 10 s | 22 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 09:00 | — | 0.9 m · 11 s | 20 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | — | 0.9 m · 11 s | 16 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | — | 0.8 m · 12 s | 11 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | — | 0.8 m · 12 s | 7 km/h · S | high tide |
| 13:00 | — | 0.8 m · 13 s | 5 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 14:00 | — | 0.8 m · 13 s | 10 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 15:00 | — | 0.7 m · 14 s | 12 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | — | 0.7 m · 15 s | 17 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | — | 0.7 m · 15 s | 6 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | — | 0.7 m · 15 s | 2 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | — | 0.7 m · 15 s | 12 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | — | 0.7 m · 15 s | 16 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | — | 0.7 m · 15 s | 12 km/h · NE | low tide |
| 22:00 | — | 0.8 m · 14 s | 13 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 23:00 | — | 0.8 m · 14 s | 16 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Malibu today?
Today's main tide markers are ▲ 12:00 · ▼ 21:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Malibu suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Malibu.