Malibu Beach or Zuma Beach today?
Malibu, California · Malibu, California — 4 km apart
Updated 1:00 AM PDT
95Malibu Beach
vs
95Zuma Beach
Too close to call today. Malibu Beach scores 95 and Zuma Beach scores 95 — 4 km apart and sharing the same weather, so pick on what you want to do.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 4 km apart they are drawing on the same weather and swell, so the deciding factor is the beach itself: parking, crowds, and what you want from the day.
| Activity | Malibu Beach | Zuma Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 64 | 64 | tie |
| Families with kids | 62 | 62 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 68 | 68 | tie |
| Surfing | 90 | 90 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Malibu Beach | Zuma Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 72°F | 72°F |
| Wave height | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft |
| Air temperature | 58°F | 59°F |
| Wind | 6 mph | 7 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 4:23 AM | Low 4:23 AM |
| Water quality | Not monitored | Graded A+ |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Malibu Beach or Zuma Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (95 and 95), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Malibu Beach and Zuma Beach?
About 4 km in a straight line. Close enough that they usually share weather and swell, so the difference is often in the shape of the beach rather than the forecast.