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Topanga State Beach: surf spot in Malibu
- Wave
- Point break, right-hander
- Level
- Advanced
- Faces
- S (offshore wind: N)
- Best tide
- low to mid (from surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.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 (34.0368, -118.5829)
Other surf spots in Malibu
- Malibu - First Point: Point break, right-hander, all levels, faces SE (offshore wind: NW), best tide: low to mid
- Sunset Blvd: Point break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces S (offshore wind: N), best tide: mid
- Point Dume: Point break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces SW (offshore wind: NE), best tide: all tides
- 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 Topanga State Beach
- Topanga Ranch Motel (0.3 km away): Hotel
- Villa Tramonto (2.4 km away): Hotel
- Sea View Villas (2.5 km away): Guesthouse
- Bel-Air Bay Club (3.4 km away): Resort
- Topanga Tree House (4.6 km away): Holiday rental
- Vip Meetings & Conventions (4.7 km away): Guesthouse
- Cajun Inn Motel (5.3 km away): Hotel
- Camp Wildwood Topanga (5.3 km away): Campervan site
Surf schools near Topanga State Beach
- Sunset Surf Spot (2.7 km away)
- Surfers Cove off PCH (2.9 km away)
- Sunrise Surf Academy (4.3 km away)
- Santa Monica Beach (4.3 km away)
- Pacific Coast Highway (4.9 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Topanga State Beach?
Topanga State Beach is in Malibu, where the best surf season is May – Oct (May, June, July, August, September and October). It works best at this tide: low to mid. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the N.
What wind is offshore at Topanga State Beach?
Topanga State Beach faces S, so wind from the N blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the S blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Topanga State Beach?
The best tide at Topanga State Beach is low to mid, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Topanga State Beach good for beginners?
Topanga State Beach is for advanced surfers.
Where can I stay near Topanga State Beach?
The nearest places to stay are Topanga Ranch Motel (0.3 km away), Villa Tramonto (2.4 km away), Sea View Villas (2.5 km away) and Bel-Air Bay Club (3.4 km away). Swell Cabin lists 95 places to stay within 16 km of Malibu.
What is the surf forecast for Topanga State Beach?
Swell Cabin rates Topanga State Beach 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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