Malibu Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Malibu Beach, California
Updated 4:03 AM PDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
93/100
- 82°F, wind 4 mph
- Moderate UV (4)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
89/100
- 91°F, wind 11 mph
- Clear skies
- ⚠ UV reaches 8 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
91/100
- 93°F, wind 14 mph
- Clear skies
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
Best for
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time PDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 4:13 AM | -0.1 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 10:25 AM | 4.8 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 3:59 PM | 1.5 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 10:02 PM | 5.8 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Santa Monica, Municipal Pier · 25.9 km away.
About Malibu Beach
Malibu Beach sits on the California coast, where the water runs from about 58°F in February to 71°F in August.
The water averages above 70°F in July, August and September — 3 months of the year — peaking around 71°F in August and dropping to about 58°F in February.
Today it is 73°F. That is 2° above the August average of 71°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Santa Monica, Municipal Pier about 25.9 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Malibu Beach?
We score today 93 out of 100 — great. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Malibu Beach?
About 73°F. That is 2° above the August average of 71°F here.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Santa Monica, Municipal Pier about 25.9 km away on the open coast.