Malibu – Surfrider Beach in February
February is a fair month for surfing at Malibu – Surfrider Beach; the best time is May–October. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves.
Plan your trip to Malibu – Surfrider BeachEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 15°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 19°C by day, 11°C at night
- Weather: 25 sunny days, 6 rainy days
Malibu – Surfrider BeachCalifornia (Los Angeles County), United StatesBeginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ LAX 27 kmWave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in February
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Morro BayUnited States · 249 km away · water 14°C2.1 m waves2
Santa Cruz – Cowell'sUnited States · 445 km away · water 13°C2.6 m waves3
Mavericks – Half Moon BayUnited States · 516 km away · water 13°C2.2 m waves4
Short Sands – OregonUnited States · 1379 km away · water 10°C2.5 m waves5
Blacks Beach – La JollaUnited States · 184 km away · water 15°C1.2 m waves6
Trestles – San ClementeUnited States · 124 km away · water 15°C1.2 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in February →Schools and camps near Malibu – Surfrider Beach
- The Surfrider Malibu 0.2 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is February a good time for surfing at Malibu – Surfrider Beach?
February is a fair month for surfing at Malibu – Surfrider Beach; the best time is May–October. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.1 m, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 19°C.
How warm is the water at Malibu – Surfrider Beach in February?
About 15°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Malibu – Surfrider Beach in February?
About 1.1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Malibu – Surfrider Beach in February?
Around 19°C by day and 11°C at night, with about 25 sunny and 6 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in February?
Within 1,500 km: Morro Bay (2.1 m waves), Santa Cruz – Cowell's (2.6 m waves) & Mavericks – Half Moon Bay (2.2 m waves).