Malibu (First Point)
Surf BreakPoint breakBeginner

Malibu (First Point)

United States

Point breakRight-handBeginnerSeptember to April (winter NW swells)

About This Break

The world's most famous right-hand point and the cradle of longboard surfing, peeling off Surfrider Beach. Malibu is a beginner-level right-hand point break near First Point in United States, delivering fun and forgiving waves for first-timers, improvers and longboarders. It is most consistent from September to April (winter NW swells). All tides; best on a pushing tide. Rocks and strong currents run around the point, so plan your entry and exit carefully. Want to live minutes from Malibu? Explore surf real estate for sale near First Point on International Surf Properties.
Malibu Surf Cam and Report

Spot Characteristics

Wave Type
Point break
Wave Direction
Right-hand
Wave Quality
Fun and forgiving
Tides
All tides; best on a pushing tide
Consistency
Consistent, manageable size
Best Season
September to April (winter NW swells)
Suitable For
Beginner
Region
North America

Local Knowledge

Crowds

Popular with surf schools — busiest on weekends

Rocks and strong currents run around the point, so plan your entry and exit carefully.

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