Are Malibu surfers hostile towards bodyboaders?

[joeflow]

I've been watching the surf on and off for a few months now but didn't see any bodyboarder venture into the main Malibu spots. Is there any reason for this? I live close to Malibu so proximity makes this area ideal. Or if you know any bodoyboard friendly spots in the are that would be great!

I just need to get a feel of things before I get back into bodyboarding again.

Thanks!

[SimonRue]

its a hostile place to surf, more i would imagine for SUPers and spongers alike... and i would highly recommend not sponging 1st point (or at all), you can walk up past 3rd point and go for all the closeout barrels you could ask for.

[buckythesurfer]

only people with issues will mess with you !great surfers and issues go hand in hand!

[Wavecraft]

Zuma is for body boarding.

[rlghdude]

I've been watching the surf on and off for a few months now but didn't see any bodyboarder venture into the main Malibu spots. Is there any reason for this? I live close to Malibu so proximity makes this area ideal. Or if you know any bodoyboard friendly spots in the are that would be great!

I just need to get a feel of things before I get back into bodyboarding again.

Thanks!

u r a kook

[gutterjack]

joe,
I don't know if swimming and boogy boarding are even allowed at surf rider. imagine a 40 pound single fin longboard going 20 mph down the line running you over. I think the la co lifeguards posted a sign for no swimming, etc. westwards and zuma are your best bet. also, you're going to want to use swim fins- boogy board is optional, fins are essential.

[skimdog]

Dude forget Malibu except for free Zuma. Everyone in southern Cali is reactive, sensitive, and out of touch with reality. Go down to your roots and spiritual home ; the Wedge.