Surf spot

Point Dume - Little Dume

Forecast conditions and map view for Point Dume - Little Dume in USA, California, LA County. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, California, LA County
Coordinates: 34.0108, -118.7925

Metric
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Wave period (s)	6	6	11.5	11.3	11.2	11.2	11.2	5.2	4.8	5.1	5.2	5.3	5.9	6.1	6.3	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.9	5.8	6	5.7	5.8	6	6	5.5	5.5	6.5	6	5.8	6.8	6.7	10.7	6.5	8.8	13.8	13.7	13.5	13.3	13.2	13.1	12.9	12.7	12.4	12.3	11.9	11.7	11.6	10.8	10.7	9.7	12	12	12.4	12.4	11.7
Wave energy (kJ)	39	37	89	80	73	73	73	48	59	68	55	49	54	48	58	100	100	86	64	58	57	39	35	34	36	36	31	43	37	29	36	30	71	26	42	103	101	114	112	117	115	113	123	126	123	123	119	116	108	100	43	78	78	83	84	74
Wind speed (km/h)	7.2	6	6.8	10.9	11.8	11.9	11.3	2.8	3.1	3.3	5.1	9.7	12.2	10.2	3.8	7.1	8.6	5.4	5.7	11.1	12.6	7.9	2.2	8.2	9.8	11	12.1	14.1	14.8	10.1	6.6	6.6	9.2	10.3	9.3	13.3	13.8	9.1	3.7	2.9	5.6	4.7	3.8	8.7	13	12.7	12	5.6	2.3	0.7	3.7	10.1	13.2	16.5	11.4	1.6
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Point Dume – Little Dume (Los Angeles County, California, USA) is a scenic, semi-hidden Malibu surf spot tucked below the Point Dume bluffs. It’s known for its clean water, beautiful setting, and punchy waves, but it’s also one of the more crowded and localized breaks in the area.

Surf character

Type: Mostly a reef/point-style break with a protected cove feel
Wave shape: Can offer clean, well-shaped right and left breaks depending on swell direction and sand/reef setup
Best conditions: Generally works best with a solid south or southwest swell and light offshore winds
Difficulty: Intermediate to advanced due to crowds, reef/rock hazards, and the need for good positioning

What to expect

On a good day, Little Dume can produce fast, playful, and surprisingly powerful waves
It tends to be more reliable than many beach breaks when the swell lines up
The spot can handle bigger surf, but conditions may get challenging with strong currents and heavier sets
Access is somewhat limited, which helps preserve the beach’s secluded feel but also adds to the local vibe

Hazards and notes

Rocky reef and submerged hazards
Crowds and localism
Limited access/parking
Can be sensitive to tide, depending on swell direction and size

Overall vibe

Little Dume is a classic Malibu-area gem: beautiful, tucked away, and capable of excellent surf when everything comes together. It’s best appreciated by surfers who are comfortable navigating a more technical, competitive lineup.