Surf spot

Westward Beach

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

Country: USA, California, LA County
Coordinates: 34.0034, -118.8116

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Wave period (s)	5.9	5.8	5.8	11.3	11.2	11.1	10.9	5	4.7	5	5.1	5.3	5.8	6.1	5.8	5.8	5.8	6	6	5.9	6	5.8	5.5	6.1	6	6.8	6.2	6.2	6.2	5.9	6.8	6.8	13.3	10.8	11.2	13.8	13.7	13.6	13.4	13.3	13.2	12.9	12.8	12.7	12.3	12.2	11.6	11.3	11.2	11.1	10.9	10.6	10.6	10.8	11.9	4.5
Wave energy (kJ)	36	37	34	87	79	77	75	34	50	64	54	43	50	50	64	141	134	99	69	56	56	39	33	41	48	66	52	49	47	30	36	31	104	78	78	119	117	124	129	135	133	137	134	131	133	129	132	131	129	127	118	103	97	103	95	26
Wind speed (km/h)	7.6	5.5	3.6	10.4	11.9	13.1	12	4.3	1.6	3.9	6.3	10.8	12	10.9	5.6	7.4	9.9	6.5	10.1	10	14.1	8	3.3	9.1	12.4	13	13.7	13.8	14.5	10.3	5.5	6.1	7.8	8.1	6.6	11.3	13.2	9.2	6.6	2.2	1.5	1.6	1.5	8.6	13	15.1	14.6	7.1	2.3	2.2	1	9.2	14.3	18.6	12.8	2.3
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Westward Beach, Los Angeles County, California, USA

Westward Beach is a scenic Malibu-area beach break at the west end of Point Dume State Beach, known more for its beautiful coastline and beginner-friendly surf potential than for heavy, world-class waves. It sits in a protected-feeling stretch of sand with a dramatic bluff backdrop, making it one of the more picturesque surf spots in the region.

Surf character

Type: Primarily a sand-bottom beach break
Wave quality: Usually small to moderate, with short, workable peaks when conditions line up
Best for: Beginners to intermediate surfers, longboarders, and anyone wanting a mellow session
Consistency: Can be inconsistent; relies on seasonal swell and sandbar shape
Crowds: Often less crowded than nearby Malibu breaks, though weekends and good swell days can still draw people

Conditions

Best swell: Southwest and west swells tend to produce the best surf
Wind: Offshore or light morning winds are best; afternoon onshores can make it messy
Tide: Often favors mid to lower tides, but this can vary with sand movement
Hazards: Sandbars can shift, and currents may be present; watch for strong shorebreak on bigger days

Vibe and setting

Westward Beach is popular with beachgoers, walkers, and families, so the atmosphere is more relaxed and scenic than hardcore surf-centric. The setting near Point Dume gives it a classic Southern California look, with open sand, cliffs, and views out toward the Pacific.

Good to know

Surf is generally better after a good winter or southwest swell
The spot may be better described as a fun beach break than a destination for highly powerful waves
Check local conditions carefully, since surf quality can change quickly with sand movement