Right Beaches › Los Angeles › Malibu
Surfrider Beach
4.5★ · 107 Google ratings · Malibu, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 50 ft away · paid · fills up
Walk
70 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 275 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
74°F
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
0.7 miles of shoreline
Sand
225 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Mixed · 20% of 572 over the limit · 2025
Map of Surfrider Beach
1
1Parking
Guide
Good to know
Best for beginner and intermediate surfers
The waves roll in at angles to shore, allowing surfers to easily return to waiting spots via.
Visit for sunset views
The pier location provides beautiful sunset views and nearby dining options within walking distance.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2023–2026
Arrive early on weekends
Parking is difficult on weekends, though paid lots ($15 main lot, $3.50/hour state lot) and street parking are available options.
Check facility status beforehand
Public restrooms have been under renovation; currently only open showers and porta-potties are available.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
68°F · clear
Water
74°F
Waves
3.1 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
8 mph from the W
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 15:25 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:49 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:35 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 23050 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
🅿 Parking 50 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 70 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 275 yd away
Nearby
Other beaches close by
425 yd away
0.6 miles away
1.1 miles away
1.3 miles away
1.8 miles away
2.1 miles away
Find another
Not the right one?
Find another beach that works for today.
Where are you starting from?
More options
What matters today?
Contribute
Been here recently?
Help other visitors with fresh information about Surfrider Beach. Everything below is optional except the last box.
Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Surfrider Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 50 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Surfrider Beach?
70 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Surfrider Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 275 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
