Surf Forecasts:
Point Mugu surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 697 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Point Mugu this week:
The surf forecast for Point Mugu over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Point Mugu in the next 16 days are 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Mugu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Point Mugu over the next couple of weeks.
First up, the water is sitting at a very warm 71°F which is a solid 7°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s pretty unusual and means you can leave the thick wetsuit at home. The swell energy is ticking along in the moderate range, mostly between 300 and 500 (combined energy), so nothing monstrous, but enough to keep things interesting.
We kick off on Wednesday, 26 August with a little 4ft swell from the south, but a light cross breeze keeps it a bit messy. It’s surfable, but not the best of the run. By Thursday morning, 27 August, the wind goes glassy – dead calm – and we get clean 2ft lines from the south. That’s the kind of morning you want to be out there when it’s small and perfect.
The standout window really starts shaping up from Friday, 28 August through the weekend. Friday morning and afternoon bring a super-long period 19-second groundswell from the south-southwest, with waves around 2ft. That long period stuff carries a lot of punch for its size, and with light offshore winds, it’ll be clean and lined up. Point Mugu handles this kind of swell nicely since it’s a point break – those long-period swells can be a bit tricky at beach breaks, but here they’ll wrap in nicely. The energy is moderate (387–413), and with the break being fairly consistent, this is the pick of the week.
Saturday and Sunday continue the trend with south-southwest swell around 3ft to 3ft, still packing a long 15–17 second period. The winds stay light and offshore, so expect clean, peeling waves. Saturday afternoon looks particularly good with 3ft and a cross-off breeze, combined energy at 513 – that’s solid moderate energy and the best quality of the weekend.
We hit a bit of a lull from Monday, 31 August through to Tuesday, 1 September. Onshore winds and poor surf conditions mean you’re better off taking a break. Those days are a write-off, with energy dropping and the wind turning onshore.
Things start looking up again on Wednesday, 2 September with a pulse of 4ft south swell, but the morning is a bit messy with cross-onshore winds. By Thursday, 3 September, we get a jump in size to 5ft from the south-southwest, period at 13 seconds, and the afternoon goes clean with a light cross-off breeze. The combined energy climbs to 757 – that’s getting into strong territory. This is the best session of the second week, and it’s worth noting that 5ft is a bit punchy for beginners, but for the rest of us, it’s a ripper.
Friday, 4 September brings a glassy morning with 3ft from the south-southwest, period at 17 seconds, and light rain in the air. The swell is small but the long period will give it some shape. The weekend after that (5–6 September) has more clean, small surf in the 3ft to 3ft range, but by Sunday the wind turns onshore again.
The following week from 7 September onward sees the swell drop off. Waves get smaller, around 2ft to 3ft, and while there are a few clean windows (like Tuesday morning, 8 September with 2ft at 18 seconds), it’s mostly marginal. The energy drops into the 200–300 range, so it’s really only for the longboard or a fun little cruiser session.
All in all, the best of the forecast is Friday 28 August through Sunday 30 August, and then Thursday 3 September afternoon. That Thursday session with 5ft and clean conditions is the standout of the whole run.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
466 | 339 | 240 | 136 | 196 | 202 | 312 | 329 | 582 | 464 | 493 | 475 | 344 | 305 | 233 | 229 | 256 | 239 | 209 | 198 | 324 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:46AM1.27m | 8:57PM1.77m | 10:05AM1.34m | 9:29PM1.76m | 10:27AM1.42m | 10:03PM1.69m | 10:50AM1.49m | 10:39PM1.58m | 11:15AM1.56m | 11:20PM1.41m | 11:44AM1.61m | 00:07AM1.22m | 12:17PM1.63m | 1:10AM1.01m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:58PM0.58m | 3:56AM-0.08m | 3:32PM0.49m | 4:20AM-0.05m | 4:08PM0.41m | 4:43AM0.02m | 4:46PM0.34m | 5:07AM0.13m | 5:30PM0.30m | 5:30AM0.27m | 6:19PM0.28m | 5:54AM0.43m | 7:20PM0.29m | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | W 6 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | W 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | W 6 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 |
466 | 339 | 240 | 136 | 196 | 128 | 312 | 329 | 71 | 464 | 493 | 116 | 344 | 305 | 40 | 229 | 256 | 239 | 209 | 198 | 324 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 10 | SW 14 | W 5 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 18 | W 6 | S 8 | SSW 16 | W 6 | W 5 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 |
159 | 121 | 104 | 94 | 103 | 12 | 60 | 40 | 582 | 30 | 13 | 475 | 30 | 14 | 233 | 178 | 118 | 116 | 68 | 44 | 80 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 20 | WSW 5 | SW 15 | WSW 5 | SSW 17 | W 5 | SW 13 | S 8 | S 8 | W 9 | S 9 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 12 | W 5 | SW 19 | WSW 4 | SSW 18 | SW 11 | SSW 10 |
15 | 16 | 5 | 75 | 5 | 202 | 15 | 44 | 22 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 40 | 57 | 110 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 31 | 19 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | W 7 | — | W 5 | WNW 7 | — | W 7 | W 6 | — | WSW 5 | — | SW 4 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 240 | — | 19 | 383 | — | 111 | 139 | — | 7 | — | 3 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 10 | 0 | 73 | 236 | 0 | 236 | 76 | 0 |
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Information about the Point Mugu Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Point Mugu provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Point Mugu can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Point Mugu surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Point Mugu) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Point Mugu may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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