
Surf Forecasts:
Point Mugu surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, S swell with 1,984 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period with SSW 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 (Sep 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Point Mugu in the next 16 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
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 cookin' for Point Mugu.
Right off the bat, the first few days are a bit of a letdown. We've got small, junky swell on offer with cross-shore and onshore winds through Wednesday and Thursday, September 2nd and 3rd. The wave energy is moderating (233 to 373), but the surf is poor and marginal – not worth paddling out for. Things don't get much better through Friday and Saturday either, with a bit more energy building (up to 1135) but still onshore winds and messy conditions. A beginner might find something on the smaller days, but there's no quality here.
Sunday, September 6th is where the switch flips. That morning, the breeze goes glassy with a clean 5ft S swell at 14 seconds. The water temp is sitting at 22° which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so the rubber might feel a bit thick. The combined energy is a solid moderate 948. Then Sunday afternoon gets even better – a clean, gentle offshore breeze from the NW and the swell bumps up a notch to 6ft from the S, with energy peaking at 1160. The wave comment says it straight: "expect very good surf conditions."
Monday, September 7th is the absolute standout. We're looking at a 7ft S swell with a dreamy 14-second period. The energy is strong at 1817. Monday morning is glassy, and Monday afternoon is clean with a light cross-offshore breeze. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The swell is over 5ft, so it's big enough to push beginners out of their comfort zone, but for the crew that knows what they're doing, this is the session of the week. Keep in mind that long period swell like this (14 seconds) is a groundswell, which can sometimes break a bit straight on beach breaks. Point Mugu (Point Mugu) is fairly exposed and the optimum direction is from the SW, so a S swell should wrap in nicely. There may be some crowd factor as it's "sometimes" busy, so get in early.
Tuesday, September 8th still holds clean surf, but the swell drops back to 6ft from the SSW with a shorter 12-second period. Still very good, but not the main event. The energy is still strong at 1014.
From Wednesday, September 9th through the rest of the period, the swell fades and the conditions turn ordinary again. The energy drops into the hundreds, the swell height dwindles to under 3ft, and while the winds are sometimes clean, the waves just aren't there to get excited about. Thursday the 10th has a pulse of 6ft from the SW, but the wind is a moderate 12 mph cross-offshore, leaving it feeling a bit disjointed.
So here's the bottom line: if you want the best of it, point your board at Point Mugu for the Sunday 6th and Monday 7th windows. Monday is the bigger, more powerful day. After that, it's a long dry spell with nothing worth chasing until the next system rolls in.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
131 | 157 | 197 | 115 | 283 | 404 | 448 | 427 | 449 | 413 | 714 | 646 | 928 | 1147 | 1585 | 1759 | 1380 | 1053 | 890 | 730 | 431 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | off | glassy | off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:00PM1.63m | 2:58AM0.86m | 1:58PM1.60m | 3:23PM1.59m | 7:28AM1.02m | 4:56PM1.64m | 7:54AM1.14m | 6:12PM1.74m | 8:21AM1.25m | 7:11PM1.84m | 8:48AM1.37m | 8:02PM1.90m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 8:42PM0.28m | 6:43AM0.75m | 10:26PM0.23m | 11:57PM0.09m | 10:26AM0.96m | 00:59AM-0.05m | 12:11PM0.86m | 1:46AM-0.16m | 1:15PM0.70m | 2:26AM-0.22m | 2:06PM0.53m | 3:02AM-0.22m | |||||||||
6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
131 | 157 | 145 | 106 | 283 | 404 | 448 | 427 | 449 | 413 | 714 | 646 | 928 | 1147 | 1585 | 1759 | 1380 | 1053 | 890 | 730 | 431 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | W 5 | S 10 | W 6 | SSE 14 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 19 | — | W 10 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
95 | 129 | 197 | 19 | 52 | 40 | 121 | 138 | 402 | 382 | 382 | 357 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 58 | — | 8 | 80 | 81 | 94 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | S 8 | S 15 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSE 13 | SW 11 | S 17 | SW 10 | SW 10 | W 12 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | SSW 21 | SW 22 | W 9 |
7 | 1 | 4 | 115 | 38 | 66 | 43 | 113 | 61 | 144 | 39 | 15 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 44 | 18 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 5 | W 6 | — | WSW 5 | W 6 | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 |
— | 7 | 67 | — | 7 | 104 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 67 | 410 | 0 | 67 | 34 | 0 | 67 | 45 | 0 | 66 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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