Good morning surfers, this is your Southern California Surf Zone Forecast for Thursday, April 9th through Friday, April 10th, 2026.

Let's start with the Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches, where conditions are looking pretty spicy. You're looking at three to five foot waves with a HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK today and Friday. That's the big warning here, folks. Life threatening rip currents are likely, so if you're heading out, know your stuff and respect the ocean. Water temps are a pleasant sixty to sixty-six degrees, so you won't need a heavy suit. The swell is coming from mixed west and south directions, keeping things interesting throughout both days.

Moving down to Ventura County Beaches, the energy dials back just a touch. You're looking at two to four foot waves with local sets pushing five feet. The good news is the rip current risk drops to MODERATE here, meaning those powerful currents are possible but not as inevitable. Still take precautions. Water's slightly warmer at sixty-one to sixty-seven degrees, and you'll get that same mixed swell pattern both days.

Santa Barbara County's looking like the mellower option today. Both the southwestern and southeastern coasts are forecasted with one to three foot waves and LOW RIP CURRENT RISK. This is your safer bet if you're concerned about strong currents. Water temperatures are the warmest along this stretch at sixty-five to sixty-seven degrees. Pure west swell is pushing through, and both days should stay pretty consistent.

Finally, San Luis Obispo and the Santa Barbara Central Coast are delivering three to five foot waves. Water temps are the coldest on our stretch at fifty-six to fifty-eight degrees, so bring that thicker wetsuit. There's a slight chance of thunderstorms Friday, nothing expected today. You're looking at mixed swell from both directions keeping the lineup dynamic.

Stay safe out there and have fun in the water.

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