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A Century of Sand Debt Comes Due in Malibu

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Based on a feed excerpt; full article content has not been acquired. Source evidence retrieved 27/09/2026, 09:08:24 UTC.

Briefings

A 2026 study warns that Malibu's coastal defenses are insufficient against climate change, specifically noting a record El Niño winter is closing in. The evidence describes a clean summer swell at Surfrider Beach wrapping around a cobblestone point, breaking slowly over rounded stones delivered by Malibu Creek. The wave can carry a surfer for hundreds of feet, highlighting the vulnerability of this specific surf break to rising sea levels and storm surges.

Key points

• A 2026 study identifies Malibu's coastal defenses as insufficient against climate change, specifically noting a record El Niño winter is closing in.
• The evidence describes a clean summer swell at Surfrider Beach wrapping around a cobblestone point, breaking slowly over rounded stones delivered by Malibu Creek.

Context and limitations

The study is a 2026 article with limited coverage of the entire coastline, focusing specifically on Malibu's Surfrider Beach and its interaction with Malibu Creek. Data on sea level rise rates or specific storm surge projections for the region are not provided in the source.

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