Malibu – Surfrider Beach in July
July is one of the best months for surfing at Malibu – Surfrider Beach. 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: 0.9 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 21°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 28°C by day, 18°C at night
- Weather: 31 sunny days, 0 rainy days
Malibu – Surfrider BeachCalifornia (Los Angeles County), United StatesBeginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ 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 July
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Trestles – San ClementeUnited States · 124 km away · water 21°C1 m waves2
Huntington BeachUnited States · 75 km away · water 21°C0.9 m waves3
Santa Cruz – Cowell'sUnited States · 445 km away · water 15°C1.5 m waves4
Blacks Beach – La JollaUnited States · 184 km away · water 21°C1 m waves5
Mavericks – Half Moon BayUnited States · 516 km away · water 14°C1.4 m waves6
Morro BayUnited States · 249 km away · water 15°C1.3 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in July →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 July a good time for surfing at Malibu – Surfrider Beach?
July is one of the best months for surfing at Malibu – Surfrider Beach. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 0.9 m, water 21°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 28°C.
How warm is the water at Malibu – Surfrider Beach in July?
About 21°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Malibu – Surfrider Beach in July?
About 0.9 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Malibu – Surfrider Beach in July?
Around 28°C by day and 18°C at night, with about 31 sunny and 0 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in July?
Within 1,500 km: Trestles – San Clemente (1 m waves), Huntington Beach (0.9 m waves) & Santa Cruz – Cowell's (1.5 m waves).