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Little Malibu - surf spot statistics
Little Malibu seasonal overview
Best Surf Season (November - March)
The winter months deliver the largest average swell heights, clocking in around 1.5 to 1.6 meters with periods averaging 9.8 to 10.0 seconds. While the dominant swell direction from the NE quadrant is far from ideal for this SW-facing beach, the longer period allows for better wrapping and some clean lined-up waves when combined with reliable offshore winds from the NE to E. Wind is ideal 62-70% of the time, so the window for clean, punchy surf is narrower than the numbers suggest, but when it aligns, you can score fun, rippable waves. This is the most consistent shot at size and power.
Fair Surf Season (April, May, September, October)
During the shoulder months, average swell heights dip slightly to 1.1-1.3 meters and periods shorten into the 8-9 second range. The wind remains favorable, with ideal conditions 69-78% of the time, but the diminishing wave power and less wrap efficiency means the surf becomes more fun-sized and grovel-worthy. Occasional longer-period pulses can still deliver solid sessions, but don't expect pumping tubes. The vibe is more about small-wave carves and longboard cruises when the stars align.
Low Surf Season (June - August)
Summer brings the smallest and weakest swell of the year – average heights hover around 1.0 meter and periods drop to 6.7-7.3 seconds. Though the wind is ideal 85-87% of the time (mostly light offshore from the E and NE), the wave energy is simply too low to produce anything beyond tiny, choppy, micro-swell. The NE windswell that dominates this period is short-period and messy, barely wrapping into the beach. Unless you're itching for a grovel session on a log, it's better to save your energy for the calmer summer beach days.
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Conditions at Little Malibu in February
February: Consistency with a Grain of East
February mirrors January closely with 1.5m average height and 9.8s period. The swell distribution remains heavily biased toward NE (29.0%) and ENE (29.2%), while the ideal SSW-W swell windows register zero. This is the core of the NE swell season. Wind is ideal 62% of the time, with ENE (32.9%) and E (17.5%) being the dominant clean wind directions. The combination means you'll often see clean, but small-to-medium, east-swell lines wrapping in. Look for long-period pulses (10-14s) to get the most out of the wave shape; otherwise, it's a fun-sized, rippable groomer.
Average Spot conditions at Little Malibu in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Little Malibu during February. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Little Malibu for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Little Malibu for February. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Little Malibu.