Surf spot

The Hut - Paradise Cove

Forecast conditions and map view for The Hut - Paradise Cove in USA, California, LA County. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, California, LA County
Coordinates: 34.0179, -118.7863

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Wave height (m)	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.9	1.1	1.1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.9	1.2	1.2	1.1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7
Wave direction	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	W	W	S	S	S	S	S	W	W	W	W	W	WSW	WSW	WSW	W	W	W	W	W	W	WSW	WSW	W	W	WSW	WSW	W	W	WSW	WSW	WSW	S	WSW	WSW	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
Wave period (s)	10.2	10.1	10	12.1	11.8	11.8	11.7	11.8	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
Wave energy (kJ)	90	94	87	119	113	113	112	108	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
Wind speed (km/h)	9	5.4	5.8	11.5	11.9	7.9	4.4	9	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
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The Hut – Paradise Cove is a surf spot in Los Angeles County, California, located around Paradise Cove in Malibu. It’s a scenic, point-and-beachbreak style wave in a famously beautiful stretch of coastline, with a laid-back SoCal vibe and a lot of local attention because of its setting.

Surf characteristics

Wave type: Mostly a mix of beachbreak and point-style peelers, depending on swell direction and sand conditions.
Best swell: Usually works best with south to southwest swells.
Best wind: Offshore winds from the east/northeast tend to clean it up.
Skill level: Generally better for intermediate to advanced surfers, though smaller days can be more manageable.
Crowd: Can be crowded, especially when conditions line up, since Malibu-area spots are popular and easily accessible.

Conditions and hazards

Tide sensitivity: Performance can change a lot with the tide; some days it needs the right mid-tide window to break well.
Shifty sandbars/rocky sections: The bottom can be inconsistent, so the wave shape may vary and there may be rocks or shallow sections in places.
Crowds and locals: Surf etiquette matters here—there’s often a busy lineup.
Access: The area is near a private/limited-access feeling stretch of coast, so parking and entry can be part of the experience.

Overall vibe

The Hut at Paradise Cove is known more for its beautiful location and fun, peaky California wave than for being a high-performance heavy-water break. On the right swell, it can offer longer rides and clean faces, making it a rewarding spot for surfers who can read changing conditions.