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Point Dume: surf spot in Malibu
- Wave
- Point break, right-hander
- Level
- Advanced
- Faces
- SW (offshore wind: NE)
- Best tide
- all tides (from surfnerd.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- May – Oct: May, June, July, August, September, October
- Water temperature
- 14–20°C (3/2 mm (warmest) to 4/3 mm (coldest))
- Location
- Malibu, United States (34.0049, -118.8131)
Other surf spots in Malibu
- Malibu - First Point: Point break, right-hander, all levels, faces SE (offshore wind: NW), best tide: low to mid
- Topanga State Beach: Point break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces S (offshore wind: N), best tide: low to mid
- Sunset Blvd: Point break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces S (offshore wind: N), best tide: mid
- Zuma Beach County Park: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces SW (offshore wind: NE), best tide: mid
- Bay Street: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces SW (offshore wind: NE), best tide: all tides
- Venice Beach: Beach break, lefts & rights, for advanced surfers, faces SW (offshore wind: NE), best tide: mid to high
- Staircase Beach: Beach break, lefts & rights, for advanced surfers, faces SSW (offshore wind: NNE)
Places to stay near Point Dume
- Jet Luxury Resorts Malibu Estate Rentals (0.3 km away): Hotel
- Malibu Spectacular Ocean View Mansion (0.5 km away): Guesthouse
- Malibu Country Inn (1.3 km away): Hotel
- Native Hotel (2.1 km away): Guesthouse
- June Motel (2.1 km away): Motel
- Real Estate Malibu Partners (2.1 km away): Guesthouse
- Villa Sancti Di Bella Vista (3.5 km away): Hotel
- The Ranch (4.2 km away): Guesthouse
Surf schools near Point Dume
- Malibu Surf Coach (0.9 km away)
- Pt Dume Beach (1.0 km away)
- Always Summer Surf School (1.4 km away)
- Lezucha Beach (1.6 km away)
- Socal Surfs Up (2.1 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Point Dume?
Point Dume is in Malibu, where the best surf season is May – Oct (May, June, July, August, September and October). It works best at this tide: all tides. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the NE.
What wind is offshore at Point Dume?
Point Dume faces SW, so wind from the NE blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the SW blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Point Dume?
The best tide at Point Dume is all tides, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Point Dume good for beginners?
Point Dume is for advanced surfers.
Where can I stay near Point Dume?
The nearest places to stay are Jet Luxury Resorts Malibu Estate Rentals (0.3 km away), Malibu Spectacular Ocean View Mansion (0.5 km away), Malibu Country Inn (1.3 km away) and Native Hotel (2.1 km away). Swell Cabin lists 95 places to stay within 16 km of Malibu.
What is the surf forecast for Point Dume?
Swell Cabin rates Point Dume hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.
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