Today's WeatherAn unusual late-spring low pressure system brings marine clouds, possible drizzle, and strong downcoast winds.Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Air monitors set up near Santa Susana amid Sandy FireVentura County deploys temporary air quality monitors near the old nuclear test site as the Sandy Fire smolders 20 miles north of Malibu.Friday, May 22, 2026
Malibu surf report: small south swell, deep low tideTwo to three feet at the Point, water temperature 64 degrees, with a minus 1.1-foot low tide at 9:32 a.m.Friday, May 22, 2026
Cal Fire Chief: Expect a Fiery SummerAfter a record-dry March, California has already seen 50% more acres burn than the five-year average.Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Wildfire burns one-fifth of Santa Rosa IslandA fire sparked by a stranded mariner's flare has scorched more than 10,000 acres on the Channel Island west of Malibu.Monday, May 18, 2026
Northern California blacked out as wind patterns shiftPG&E cut power to 47,000 customers Sunday as Diablo winds raised fire danger, and SCE is preparing Southern California for the same.Monday, May 18, 2026
Colorado River collapse alarms Southern California water agencyFederal cuts loom on the Colorado as Northern California reservoirs sit at 99 percent — the whipsaw effect of a warming climate.Monday, May 18, 2026
NOAA: 82% chance of El Niño this fallFederal forecasters say the climate pattern is almost certain to shift, raising odds of subtropical storms and heavy rain in Southern California.Friday, May 15, 2026
Warm water and high bacteria reported on Malibu coastOcean temperatures have hit 63 degrees and county health officials warn of elevated bacteria at Paradise Cove, Surfrider and fire-zone beaches.Friday, May 15, 2026
Mo's surf report: 3-6 foot waves, water at 63South-southwest swell at the point, bigger west swell on west-facing beaches, with light winds and a 63-degree ocean.Friday, May 15, 2026
Lake Oroville, Malibu's main water source, is 99% fullFour years of heavy winter rains have refilled the state's second-largest reservoir despite a near-snowless year.Thursday, May 14, 2026
Swain: El Niño now certain, with extreme event possibleUCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain says odds exceed 50% for a strong-to-extreme El Niño that could batter Malibu's burn-scarred coast.Wednesday, May 13, 2026
El Niño Summer May Supercharge Mosquitoes Carrying DengueA new invasive mosquito species is breeding in the Santa Monica Mountains, and last summer brought the first local dengue transmission in Southern California.Monday, May 11, 2026
Hot weekend ahead, but no repeat of March heat waveUC meteorologist Daniel Swain says temperatures will push into the 90s, with pollen levels expected to spike after recent rain.Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Today's WeatherHeat wave arrives inland, but ocean winds keep the Malibu coast cool.Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Mild Santa Ana Wind Event Setting Up for FridayMountain tops could see 45 mph gusts Thursday night into Friday in what forecasters call a moderate event.Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Today's weatherDinky surf, mild temperatures, and gusty northerly winds returning later this week.Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Warm ocean, jellyfish and a possible 'Super El Niño' aheadZuma Beach water is 7 degrees above normal, jellyfish and stingrays are showing up early, and forecasters warn of a major El Niño this fall.Monday, April 13, 2026
Today's surf and beach reportTwo-foot swell, water 7 degrees above normal, and L.A. County warns swimmers to stay out for 48 hours after weekend rain.Monday, April 13, 2026
Today's Weather: Storm Misses, but Weekend Looks WetA 70 percent chance of rain arrives late Saturday, with stormy weather expected all day Sunday.Friday, April 10, 2026
Today's WeatherThe first storm is a dud, but a second system arrives Saturday night with up to a half-inch of rain possible.Thursday, April 9, 2026
Triple Pacific cyclones may trigger record El NiñoA rare cluster of three tropical cyclones near the equator is pushing warm water eastward, setting up what could be the strongest El Niño in 140 years.Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Sixth rattlesnake bite of the year reported near CamarilloA person was bitten Sunday afternoon at a gathering near Cal State Channel Islands, 15 miles west of Malibu.Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Today's WeatherWarmer today, cooler Thursday, with rain and possible thunderstorms beginning Friday evening through the weekend.Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Two storms to bring weekend rain to MalibuA Friday system and a stronger, colder Sunday storm could deliver more than a half inch of rain — possibly more if thunderstorms develop.Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Wildflowers putting on a show across Malibu areaStrong rains and recent warmth have brought goldfields, lupines and poppies to Paramount Ranch and Point Mugu State Park.Monday, April 6, 2026
Rain — possibly a thunderstorm — in forecast for FridayForecasters give an 80 percent chance of weekend rain, with a 30 percent chance of an inch or more.Monday, April 6, 2026
Santa Ana winds and heat hit Malibu through SundayGusts up to 50 mph are expected in the mountains today, with warming through the weekend before a Monday cooldown.Friday, April 3, 2026
Record March heat across U.S. signals new pressure on Malibu waterWith Sierra snowpack at 18 percent of normal and Colorado reservoirs near empty, desalination projects off the Malibu coast are gaining momentum.Friday, April 3, 2026
Heat and Santa Anas push Malibu toward early fire dangerFire safety liaison warns brush moisture is dropping fast, with a possible heavy El Niño looming this winter.Thursday, April 2, 2026
Strong Santa Ana winds expected through the weekendGusts of 45 to 55 mph forecast for the western Santa Monica Mountains, with warmer temperatures on coasts and valleys.Thursday, April 2, 2026
Today's Weather: Rain Clears, Santa Anas ArriveAfter overnight rain, skies clear today before gusty mountain winds build into a moderate Santa Ana event Friday and Saturday.Wednesday, April 1, 2026
