Surf Forecasts:
Point Mugu surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, S swell with 549 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Mugu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for the Point Mugu region. We’ve got a bit of a slow cooker of a forecast ahead, but there are a couple of windows that’ll get the stoke levels up.
First Window: Thursday July 30th – Friday July 31st
The action kicks off Thursday afternoon. We’re looking at a clean 4-foot south swell out of the S with a moderate 14-second period, generating a respectable moderate wave energy (614). The water is a warm 71°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – feels like a bath, mates. The wind is a cross-offshore breeze, so the faces should be clean and inviting. This is the standout of the entire run. Point Mugu is a beginner-friendly spot, and with these conditions, it’ll be a fun, user-friendly wave. Crowds are possible though, so get out there early.
Friday morning continues the theme. A smaller 2-foot swell out of the SSW, but with a long 15-second period, still offering a clean cross-offshore breeze. The energy drops a bit (419), but conditions are still good. Friday afternoon sees a bit more wind pick up, but it stays cross-off and clean.
The Gap: Saturday August 1st – Tuesday August 12th
After Friday, we hit a dry spell. From Saturday morning all the way through to Tuesday August 12th, the surf is tiny or non-existent. We’re looking at waves under 2 feet with weak energy (mostly under 200) and a lot of onshore or cross-onshore winds making for crummy conditions. There’s a brief moment on Monday August 3rd afternoon where the energy bumps to 132 and the wind is clean, but the swell is only 1 feet – it’s surfable but very ordinary. The energy bottoms out to just 75 on the 3rd, so this is a proper lull. The swell direction is mostly from the SW or SSW, which is fine for the point, but there just isn't any size.
Second Window: Wednesday August 13th – Thursday August 14th
Just when you think it’s all over, a little pulse shows up. Wednesday August 13th morning is a bright spot. A 2-foot swell from the SW with a 16-second period, delivering a clean cross-offshore breeze. The energy is moderate (280) and the conditions are clean. It’s a small wave, but for a longboard or a funboard, it’ll be a lovely morning. Thursday August 14th morning is a cross-shore wind, but it’s light, so the surf will be small and messy.
So, overall, don’t expect a lot of size. The absolute best bet is Thursday July 30th at Point Mugu. That’s the day to drop everything and go. The second best is Friday morning July 31st, and then the Wednesday August 13th morning session for a small, clean wave.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SSW 15 | S 13 | S 11 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 549 | 222 | 340 | 89 | 212 | 187 | 53 | 51 | 48 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 40 | 59 | 56 | 54 | 72 | 71 | 70 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:18PM1.75m | 11:45AM1.26m | 10:51PM1.66m | 12:12PM1.32m | 11:28PM1.52m | 12:41PM1.37m | 00:09AM1.34m | 1:14PM1.43m | 1:02AM1.12m | 1:53PM1.49m | 2:21AM0.91m | 2:45PM1.54m | 4:44AM0.80m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:28AM-0.11m | 4:58PM0.59m | 5:53AM-0.03m | 5:41PM0.57m | 6:19AM0.09m | 6:32PM0.55m | 6:44AM0.23m | 7:35PM0.52m | 7:11AM0.39m | 8:58PM0.47m | 7:41AM0.55m | 10:39PM0.36m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 12 | S 13 | S 11 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | W 5 | WSW 5 | SW 15 | WSW 4 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 549 | 193 | 340 | 82 | 212 | 187 | 51 | 51 | 48 | 19 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 56 | 6 | 72 | 71 | 70 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | W 5 | WSW 5 | S 12 | SSW 13 | WSW 5 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | WSW 4 |
| kJ | 4 | 222 | 34 | 17 | 9 | 48 | 53 | 9 | 46 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 39 | 59 | 22 | 54 | 33 | 12 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | — | S 13 | SW 15 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SSW 9 | WSW 6 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | S 10 | SSW 13 | WSW 5 | SSW 11 | S 9 |
| kJ | — | 4 | — | 89 | 56 | 5 | 9 | 26 | 6 | 28 | 22 | 41 | 40 | 23 | 8 | 33 | 4 | 12 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | WSW 6 | — | — | WSW 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | — | — | 10 | — | — | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 5 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 45 | 6 | 0 | 70 | 6 | 0 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 76 | 0 | 73 | 0 |
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