Point Mugu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Point Mugu over the next couple of weeks.

First thing’s first: the water is sitting at 66°F right now, which is a touch warmer than we’d normally expect for this time of year – a nice little bonus for the early sessions.

We’re starting off pretty slow. The first few days are a bit of a write-off with small, weak swell and wind that’s just not playing ball. Tuesday the 14th has some tiny 2ft SSW swell rolling in, but it’s a bit of a mess. Come Wednesday and Thursday we’re looking at drop to 1ft, and honestly, it’s just not worth paddling out for.

Friday the 17th brings onshore winds and even smaller surf, so that’s a skip. The weekend isn’t much better – Saturday the 18th has a bit more push to the swell (2ft, 18 seconds from the SW), but it’s coming straight onshore, so it’s choppy. Sunday the 19th morning is a no-go, but the afternoon cleans up a little with a 2ft SW swell and cross-offshore breeze. Still, nothing to get excited about.

There’s a bit of a gap here, but we start to see some life around Monday the 20th afternoon. That’s when the energy starts to kick in, with the combined energy hitting 514 – moderate energy – and the wind turning cross-offshore. The swell is still only 2ft from the SW, but it’s clean. That’s a real step in the right direction.

The standout for the whole run is definitely Friday the 24th afternoon. The swell bumps up to 5ft from the S, with a 14-second period, and the wind is cross-offshore. The combined energy is a solid 972 – we’re talking strong, punchy waves. This is the one to circle. If you’re an experienced surfer, this is your session. The waves will have proper shape, and it’s not going to be too gnarly.

Saturday the 25th afternoon is also a beauty – 5ft from the SSW, cross-offshore wind, and the energy is over 1000 – that’s very strong. Another day for the more experienced crew. The swell direction is a solid match for Point Mugu’s optimum, and the wind is going to keep things glassy. It’ll be a bit more consistent, so you won’t be waiting around forever.

After that, the swell slowly drops back through the end of the month. There are still clean windows on Monday the 28th morning and Wednesday the 29th morning, with smaller 2ft SW swell and light winds, but nothing that’ll have you calling in sick.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a dud. The real action is on Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th. That’s where the magic is. Don’t bother before that unless you just want a paddle.

Rusty.

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