Westward Beach, Sandy beach in Malibu, United States
Westward Beach sits at the northern end of Malibu and is defined by a shorter sand shelf bordered by high cliffs. The shoreline drops directly to the Pacific Ocean, creating a distinctive setting between land and sea.
The beach formed through natural erosion and sediment deposits along the California coast over thousands of years. Its character was shaped by Malibu's early development in the 1920s, when the area became an inhabited coastal destination.
The beach draws surfers from across the region who test their skills in the powerful waves near Point Dume. Visitors regularly see people taking advantage of the dramatic conditions to practice and try new techniques.
The beach is easily accessible on foot with parking available along Westward Beach Road, though spots can be limited. Visitors should come during low tide to enjoy more sand and exercise caution when large swells are present.
A pipeline separates this section from neighboring Zuma Beach and creates two completely different zones with their own wave patterns. This small boundary causes local differences in wave size and sand type that surfers quickly come to appreciate.
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