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Zuma Beach County Park: surf spot in Malibu
Suits all levels.
- Wave
- Beach break, lefts & rights
- Level
- all levels
- Faces
- SW (offshore wind: NE)
- Best tide
- 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 (34.0219, -118.8349)
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
- Point Dume: Point break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces SW (offshore wind: NE), best tide: all tides
- 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 Zuma Beach County Park
- Malibu Country Inn (1.8 km away): Hotel
- Malibu Spectacular Ocean View Mansion (2.4 km away): Guesthouse
- Jet Luxury Resorts Malibu Estate Rentals (2.5 km away): Hotel
- Real Estate Malibu Partners (3.0 km away): Guesthouse
- Native Hotel (3.1 km away): Guesthouse
- June Motel (3.1 km away): Motel
- Villa Sancti Di Bella Vista (4.6 km away): Hotel
- The Ranch (5.2 km away): Guesthouse
Surf schools near Zuma Beach County Park
- Malibu Makos Surf Club (1.0 km away)
- Lezucha Beach (1.2 km away)
- Malibu Surf Coach (1.3 km away)
- Pt Dume Beach (1.8 km away)
- Socal Surfs Up (3.0 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Zuma Beach County Park?
Zuma Beach County Park is in Malibu, where the best surf season is May – Oct (May, June, July, August, September and October). It works best at this tide: mid. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the NE.
What wind is offshore at Zuma Beach County Park?
Zuma Beach County Park 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 Zuma Beach County Park?
The best tide at Zuma Beach County Park is 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 Zuma Beach County Park good for beginners?
Zuma Beach County Park suits all levels on an average day; check the size in the forecast before you go out.
Where can I stay near Zuma Beach County Park?
The nearest places to stay are Malibu Country Inn (1.8 km away), Malibu Spectacular Ocean View Mansion (2.4 km away), Jet Luxury Resorts Malibu Estate Rentals (2.5 km away) and Real Estate Malibu Partners (3.0 km away). Swell Cabin lists 95 places to stay within 16 km of Malibu.
What is the surf forecast for Zuma Beach County Park?
Swell Cabin rates Zuma Beach County Park 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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