Point Mugu Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.10° N 119.11° W

Point Mugu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Mugu sea temperature is
21.7° C
3.9° 

Point Mugu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Point Mugu surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with 510 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 19s. 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 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) 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 1.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 11th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 19s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 11th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 15th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Mugu over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s in store.

To be straight with you, this 16-day window is looking pretty flat and quiet overall. For the first few days, there’s barely a ripple worth getting wet for. The swell is tiny, and the winds are mostly messing things up. You’re looking at a real dry spell from now until about Friday afternoon. That’s a solid gap before anything even gets close to being called a wave.

So, the first real flicker of hope comes on Friday afternoon, the 14th of August, down at Point Mugu. The swell is a modest 2 ft from the SSW, but the wind switches to a clean cross-offshore that’ll tidy the surface up nicely. The combined swell energy is moderate (489), so there’s a little bit of push behind it. It’s not going to blow your mind, but for a beginner spot that’s fairly consistent, this is your best chance in the first week.

After that, things settle back into the ordinary. A few mornings and afternoons offer up clean conditions, but the wave height hovers around that 2 ft to 3 ft mark, and it’s nothing to write home about. The standout for the whole run is actually Tuesday morning, the 25th of August. The swell jumps up a touch to 2 ft from the SW, with a clean cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy hits (373), which is a solid step up. The water temp is about average for this time of the year, nothing unusual.

If you’ve got a log or a foamy, this is the window to paddle out. Tuesday afternoon (25th) also sees a light, glassy wind, which is a rare treat for the break. The waves will be small but clean.

Overall, don’t expect any barrels. This is a mellow, small-wave period. The energy is moderate at best, and there’s no big groundswell on the horizon. For a surfer just wanting to get wet and trim on a clean face, late August is your time. For experts, it’s a paddle and a tan. Trust me, it won’t stay this quiet forever.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
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2
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1
1
2
1
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
19
0.5
S
13
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.5
SW
17
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
99
86
154
207
143
173
206
166
196
188
201
280
276
412
452
436
382
275
268
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
5
SSW
20
W
5
WSW
10
SW
15
WSW
5
WNW
10
S
15
WSW
5
W
10
SSW
15
W
5
ESE
10
WSW
20
WNW
5
W
10
SW
15
WNW
5
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
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cross-on
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glassy
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High Tide
8:06PM2.03m
9:50AM1.29m
8:55PM2.07m
10:23AM1.38m
9:40PM2.02m
10:55AM1.45m
10:25PM1.91m
11:28AM1.50m
11:08PM1.72m
12:01PM1.53m
11:53PM1.49m
12:35PM1.54m
00:42AM1.25m
Low Tide
3:29AM-0.39m
2:51PM0.54m
4:07AM-0.39m
3:40PM0.44m
4:42AM-0.32m
4:27PM0.37m
5:16AM-0.19m
5:15PM0.34m
5:47AM-0.02m
6:05PM0.34m
6:16AM0.18m
7:00PM0.37m
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6:13
6:15
6:16
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6:16
6:18
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7:47
7:46
7:45
7:44
7:43
7:42
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Temp °C
20
21
22
19
21
21
19
20
20
19
20
20
18
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19
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Feels °C
21
22
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18
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19
19
20
19
17
22
20
19
21
20
21
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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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