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Point Dume

Sand and reef setup in the lee of the Point Dume headland in Malibu, at the southeast corner of Zuma. The headland shelters the pocket from west wind and shapes a wrapping wave.

Malibu Famous spot

Spot intel

Parking

County lot at Westward Beach with a posted fee. The road in dead-ends at the headland.

Crowd

Moderate and local. The sheltered pocket concentrates the lineup.

Beginner-friendly?

No.

Reef and rock on the margins, strong current around the headland, and a takeoff zone that concentrates the crowd. Not a beginner wave.

Famous for

The Malibu headland and state preserve at the southeast end of Zuma, sheltering one of the few west-wind-protected corners on this coast.

Lineup etiquette

Priority goes to the deepest rider at the peak. Beachbreak sections are per-wave from the peak.

When it’s on

South through west swell with light offshore wind from the north. Mid tide window.

Where it breaks

Coordinates
34.0000, -118.8060
Shore faces
SW
Region
Malibu, California

Common questions

What swell direction is best for Point Dume?
Point Dume works best on a SSW to W swell. It also picks up WSW to W swell.
How big does Point Dume need to be?
Point Dume is best in the 2-8ft range on a 12-20s period.
What are the best conditions at Point Dume?
Light or offshore wind under about 8 knots, with the tide around 1-4ft.
Where is Point Dume?
Point Dume is a headland-sheltered corner in Malibu, California. The beach faces SW.
Does GhostFingers forecast Point Dume?
Yes. GhostFingers grades Point Dume with a six-tier verdict from swell height, period, direction, tide, and wind. iPhone, winter 2026.

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