Continent |
North America |
Country |
California (USA) |
Next Big City |
Los Angeles |
Next Town |
Malibu |
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Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Parking |
Water
Type: |
Small wave, Medium wave |
Hazards: |
Rocks |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Excellent waves. Look out for surfers and show respect. Hazards: rocks and lots of kelp to get stuck in.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
Rocks |
Beach Users: |
None |
Long, sandy beach. Access is limited and it is an intermediate to advanced spot.
Weather
Spring:
|
Normal |
Summer:
|
Normal |
Fall:
|
Normal |
Winter:
|
Thick |
Cold water all year round. Wetsuit always needed.
Wind
Best Months: |
April, May, June, July, August |
Wind Type: |
Thermal |
Best Direction: |
SW, WSW, W |
Main Direction: |
N, SW, NW, NNW |
The wind tends to be gusty and unstable at the beach.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Short walk |
West of Malibu along Pacific Coast Hwy.
Extra information
Not for beginners. Lookout for surfers. Keep in mind that access is limited at Leo and above all take care in not jeopardizing access for yourself and the rest of us. Check in with the locals.
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