Zuma Beach
Malibu · United States
Beach break, heavy shore breakgood for intermediates and advanced surfers
Open to west swell; fast, closing-out waves. Best wind — NE.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Beach break, heavy shore break |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | southwest |
| Working swell | from south — west |
| Coordinates | 34.015, -118.8225 |
FAQ
Is Zuma Beach good for beginners?
Zuma Beach is a spot for intermediates and advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Zuma Beach today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#malibu/zuma. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Malibu
- Sunset Point — surf spot, beginners and intermediates
- Topanga — Pebble point, right-hander, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Malibu (Surfrider Beach) — Pebble point, right-hander, beginners and intermediates
- Leo Carrillo — Reef point, right-hander, beginners and intermediates
- County Line — Reef break, intermediates and advanced surfers