The Surf Window

Third Point Malibu

Los Angeles, USA

Point breakExpert

The inside point at Malibu. Heavy, steep, and demanding. Gets smaller but more critical than the outer points.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size2-5ft

Wind

NE

Offshore

Tide

Mid

LowMidHigh

Season

September-April

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Right

Bottom

Rock reef

Shape

Steep, radical sections

Length

100-250m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Expert
  • •Why: Steep drops, critical sections, heavy locals

Hazards

  • •Very sharp rocks
  • •Steep takeoffs
  • •Aggressive locals
  • •Shallow inside

Local Tips

  • •Only for skilled surfers with respect
  • •Heavy local presence
  • •Not a beginner wave

Location

Map showing the location of Third Point Malibu in Los Angeles, USA

34.0334, -118.6777