Malibu (Surfrider Beach)
California
Malibu’s First Point is the classic longboard wave, a smooth right-hand point that helped define California surf culture in the 1950s and ’60s. Summer south swells bring long, peeling walls. The lineup is crowded and has its own etiquette, so watch and wait your turn.
- Break type
- Point break
- Best for
- All levels
- Best season
- May – October
- Best swell
- South
- Best wind
- North (offshore)
- Country
- United States
Know Before You Go
- Heavy crowds
- Rocky bottom
- Poor water quality after rain
Spot guides are general information. Conditions change constantly. Always check local rules, talk to lifeguards and locals, and never paddle out beyond your ability.
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