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Malibu, California, United States

Zuma Beach

Beginner Beach break Sand bottom Peels both 0.5–2.7 m Any tide

A long, open beach that catches west and northwest swells with consistent, punchy peaks and fast wedging closeouts. The workhorse of the Malibu area — bigger days here are genuinely powerful, and lifeguard coverage makes it a sane place to learn.

Hazards

RipStrong Current

Conditions

Best swell
W, NW, SW
Best wind
E, NE
Season
Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Wave size
0.5–2.7 m
Wave quality
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Consistency
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Crowd
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Coordinates
34.0030, -118.8290

Facilities

ParkingToiletsShowersCafeSurf SchoolLifeguard

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