im in valley and been out once or twice at malibu. not sure exactly sure how to read reports either. what i can tell you is that when it crashes it is hard , fast and abrupt . also when sun sets santa ana winds can kick up 20-30 miles an hour. big sea bass pulled out of there though. as far as launching, if its not flat 1 -2 ft, not ideal situation. are you near valley? let me know . i am always looking someone to fish with.
