At a glance
Break type
Point
Wave direction
Right
Best swell
SW (S–W window)
Ideal size
2–5 ft
Best tide
Mid-high
Consistency
Very Consistent
Peak season
Jun–Sep
Nearest airport
LAX · ~27 mi
About this spot
The world's most famous longboard wave — a perfect, peeling Malibu right point. Magic on south swell, insanely crowded.
Location
34.0317, -118.6783
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