Malibu First Point

Malibu First Point is a point break in Malibu, CA, covered by a free live cam from Swell Magnet.

About the Break

First Point is a long, soft, peeling right-hand point break shaped by the Malibu Creek river mouth and the Malibu Pier. It works on south and southwest swells, is best from low to mid tide, and consistently draws heavy longboard crowds on any decent day. As a point break, it favors surfers who can read a longer, more organized wave and are comfortable sharing a rotation with the rest of the lineup.

Surf Etiquette at Point Breaks

Point breaks are built around long, organized rides peeling down a single line, which means the lineup usually works in a rotation — one surfer takes the wave from the top, and everyone else waits their turn rather than scrambling for every set. “Snaking” (paddling around someone to jump the rotation) is one of the fastest ways to draw real friction in a point break lineup. Watch how the rotation is working before paddling out, and expect a wave a good point break shares to be earned by patience, not positioning.

About the Cam Host

The cam is provided by Swell Magnet, an independent surf-cam network providing free real-time surf condition cameras, forecasts, and reports across Southern California and Hawaii. Watch Live Cam →

Location & Access

Malibu First Point sits on the Pacific coast in Malibu, Los Angeles County, California. See the California surf guide for the full regional picture →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Malibu First Point surf cam free to watch? Yes — every cam in the directory is free and public, no login required.

Where exactly is the camera? At Swell Magnet in Malibu, CA — see the map above.

Are there other free surf cams nearby? Yes — see Nearby Live Cams below.