Swimming at Zuma Beach today
Malibu, California
Updated 4:03 AM PDT
What decides a swimming score
Water quality
Every monitored point along this beach currently grades A+.
Graded clean today
- 50 yds east of Trancas BridgeA+
- Just east of Zuma CreekA+
All 3 monitoring points
| Monitoring point | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Just east of Zuma Creek | 0.2 km | A+ |
| 50 yds east of Trancas Bridge | 2.4 km | A+ |
| Zuma Creek mouth storm drain / pier | 0.2 km | A+ |
Dry-weather bacterial grades from the Heal the Bay Beach Report Card, updated 2026-08-21. Grades reflect the most recent agency sampling and can change after rain.
Before you swim
Surf is running 3.5 ft today, which makes shorebreak and currents stronger than usual.
Swim near a staffed lifeguard tower, and check the National Weather Service surf-zone forecast for the official rip-current outlook — we report conditions, we don't forecast rip currents.
Zuma Beach is also scored for
About Zuma Beach
Zuma 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 29.7 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is Zuma Beach good for swimming today?
Great for swimming — we score it 84 out of 100 today. The limiting factor is surf calmness at 3.5 ft.
What makes a good swimming day?
We weight water temperature (40%), surf calmness (25%), uv exposure (15%) and combine them into one score. Conditions we cannot read are left out rather than guessed.
When is the best time of year to swim at Zuma Beach?
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.