Malibu Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
ESE, SE, S
Wind
NE to NW
Surf Height
Shoulder high-several feed overhead
Tide
Incoming tide is best.
Malibu Surf Guide
Malibu is one of Japan's classic reef breaks. Locals, including pro surfers from the Chiba area, fill the lineup, so the local vibe is very strong. It's hard to catch waves if more than ten surfers are out, and at times you'll see a hundred or more surfers out. Autumn typhoon season is the best.
Ability Level
Advanced
Advanced
Local Vibe
Doable
More So than other spots.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Always crowded with advanced locals.
Spot Rating
Perfect
Not the best exposed break in the area but wave quality is considered to be higher when appreciable swells impact the area compared to other nearby breaks.
Shoulder Burn
Exhausting
Not too bad but increases as the surf gets bigger.
Water Quality
Clean
Normally not bad.
Hazards
Mainly the crowds.
Bring Your
Shortboard
Access
Hard to find a parking space. Ask the locals where to park.
Bottom
Reef
Best Season
Typhoon season (July to November).
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