Surf spot

Leo Carillo

Forecast conditions and map view for Leo Carillo in USA, California, LA County. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, California, LA County
Coordinates: 34.0456, -118.9308

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Wave energy (kJ)	130	126	109	105	98	96	94	88	87	84	77	69	68	68	27	63	59	41	43	35	43	21	26	95	89	59	46	45	40	23	35	23	22	14	17	54	59	63	68	73	72	77	83	81	87	86	85	93	91	99	104	98	96	104	111	85
Wind speed (km/h)	8.3	7.2	11.2	14.5	13.8	7.1	2.5	7.4	7.2	7	6.5	10.5	12.1	11.2	10.7	1.1	4.1	4.7	5.6	10.1	12.5	9.2	0.4	8	8	8.1	8.4	12.5	13.8	8.1	4.3	6.9	10	12.1	13.1	15.3	15.6	10.1	3.3	6.2	8.4	9.4	8.4	12.8	13.7	9.6	6.6	2.6	4.5	4	4.3	10.1	12.8	9.3	10.5	5.2
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Leo Carrillo State Beach (often just Leo Carrillo) is a well-known surf spot on the Malibu coast in Los Angeles County, California, USA. It’s a scenic beach break with a mix of sandbars, rocks, and reef influence, so conditions can vary a lot depending on swell direction, tide, and sand movement.

Surf Character

Type: Mostly beach break, with some reef and rock features nearby
Wave quality: Can be fun and peaky when conditions line up, but it’s not always consistent
Best for: Intermediate surfers and above, though smaller days can suit beginners in safer sections
Wave shape: Can offer fast, hollow lefts and rights at times, but often softer and more playful on average

Best Conditions

Swell: Works best with a southwest swell or west/southwest mix
Wind: Light offshore or calm winds are ideal; strong onshore wind can make it choppy
Tide: Often responds well to mid tide, though the ideal tide can change with sandbar setup

Hazards / Considerations

Rocks and reefs: There are rocky areas, especially around the point and tide pools, so watch your entry and exit
Crowds: Can get crowded on good days due to its popularity and location
Currents: Rip currents can be strong, especially after bigger surf or shifting sandbars

Atmosphere

Leo Carrillo is known for its beautiful coastline, tide pools, camping area, and classic Southern California surf vibe. It’s a popular spot for both surf sessions and beachgoers, making it a great place to spend a full day outdoors.

Overall

Leo Carrillo is a scenic, sometimes punchy, variable surf spot that can be really enjoyable when swell and tide are aligned. It’s not the most reliable wave in Malibu, but when it’s working, it can deliver quality, fun surf with a great setting.