Point Mugu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, checkin' in from the coast. Let's see what we've got on the horizon for our local stretch.

Right off the bat, I gotta tell ya, it's gonna be a slow burner around here. The first few days are pretty grim, with next to no surf to get excited about. We're looking at a small, long-period SW groundswell, but the energy is just not there to do much of anything. The water is sitting at 71°F, which is a good 7° warmer than usual for this time of year – that's a very unusual, tropical feeling ocean out there.

We're really waiting until the back half of the first week for things to wake up. The real story starts to unfold on Friday the 28th. That morning at Point Mugu, we see a bump in the swell. A clean 2ft SSW swell with a very long 19-second period is lining up. The combined energy is building at (405), and with those light offshore winds out of the WNW, the wave faces are gonna be clean as a whistle. This is a great, mellow option for a beginner-level break like this, with a dreamy line-up. The long period means better shaped waves and easier paddling, but it might break a little straight here. That afternoon stays just as clean with a touch more energy (463), making it a solid call for an evening session.

Saturday the 29th carries that same standard. The swell holds at 3ft (3ft in the PM) and the period drops slightly to 17 seconds, but the energy kicks up to 596 in the morning. Winds stay light offshore from the W. It's not big, but for a point break like Mugu, this is about as clean and fun as it gets for a weekend session. Expect crowds, as it can get busy here, but the conditions will be worth it.

The following week offers a few more glimpses of clean surf, particularly on Monday the 31st of August afternoon with a clean 3ft S swell and cross-offshore wind, and again on Friday the 4th of September afternoon. That Friday afternoon session shows a nice 3ft SSW groundswell with a 17-second period and clean cross-offshore wind, with energy at a healthy (525).

Overall, this is a patience game. The surf is small but the windows of clean, glassy conditions are real. Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th are your standout days. It's not a swell you'll be writing home about for its size, but for a fun, clean paddle on a longboard, it's the best on offer. The long-range prospects around the 4th look promising, but it's a long way out. I'll be out there on that Friday morning for sure.

Rusty.

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