Surf spot

Topanga Point

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

Country: USA, California, LA County
Coordinates: 34.0374, -118.5831

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Wave period (s)	5.7	4.8	5	5	5.5	5.9	5.8	5.8	6	6	6	6	5.9	5.8	5.6	6.2	6.3	5.6	7	5.8	6	5.8	6.4	6.9	8.8	8.6	8.6	8.5	12.2	12.3	12.1	12	11.9	11.7	12.3	12.1	12.1	11.9	11.8	11.8	11.7	11.4	11.4	11.3	11.3	10.7	6.8	4.8	4.2	4.3	5	5.3	7	10	8.2	5.2
Wave energy (kJ)	33	32	36	33	37	42	49	83	102	81	64	55	49	40	34	33	34	33	45	35	37	30	31	30	41	46	46	42	93	95	99	97	96	99	108	105	105	103	101	99	91	87	87	87	86	62	32	26	20	19	20	18	23	35	31	26
Wind speed (km/h)	4.9	2.5	4.6	9.4	13.1	10.9	5.2	7	5.9	5.3	8.5	10.6	13.4	9.3	2.9	7.1	10.7	9.7	9.7	11.8	13	10.7	4.4	2.9	2.6	3.9	4.8	9.6	12.4	10.8	5.9	1.9	1.6	1	1	9.3	13.7	12	1.8	3.4	3	1.8	1.5	10.3	14.3	13	6.3	8.7	7.2	1.3	4.6	8.7	14.1	10.7	5.2	6.1
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Topanga Point is a classic Southern California point break in Los Angeles County, California, near the mouth of Topanga Canyon in Malibu/Topanga area. It’s a well-known surf spot that can deliver long, playful rides when conditions line up.

Spot character

Type: Point break / reef-and-sand influenced point
Break direction: Primarily right-hand wave
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers, though it can be approachable on smaller days
Vibe: Local, historic, and often crowded when it’s good

Waves and conditions

Best swell: Typically works well with west to northwest swells
Best wind: Light offshore or glassy conditions are ideal; onshore winds can make it bumpy
Tide sensitivity: Can vary, but many surfers prefer mid to low tide depending on swell size and sand conditions
Wave quality: When it’s on, Topanga can offer long, clean, peeling rights with a smooth point-break feel

Bottom and hazards

Bottom: Mix of sand and rock/reef influence
Hazards: Rocks, occasional shallow sections, and crowds
Crowd factor: Often busy due to its reputation and easy access

Access and surroundings

Located right off the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) with nearby parking and beach access
Surrounded by the natural beauty of Topanga State Park and the Malibu coastline
The area is popular with surfers, beachgoers, and visitors driving the scenic coast

Overall

Topanga Point is a fun, iconic LA surf spot that can produce quality, lengthy rides on the right swell. It’s not usually the heaviest wave around, but its shape, consistency, and classic point-break lines make it a favorite in the area.