
Surf Forecasts:
Point Mugu surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, S swell with 746 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) 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 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Mugu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's coming up for Point Mugu.
Alright, the next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, but there's some real promise on the horizon. The water is much warmer than usual for this time of year, sitting at 69°F, which is a solid 6°F above average – that's a pretty unusual and welcome treat.
We're going to start off slow. The first few days of the week are pretty lackluster. Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st offer small, weak swells with poor surf conditions. The energy is very low, just a whisper in the water. Not worth paddling out for.
The real action doesn't start to build until later in the week. Thursday the 23rd morning sees a little bump in size with a 4ft S swell, and the wind is going cross-off and clean. The energy is starting to pick up and it's looking good. That afternoon is similar, another solid session.
Friday the 24th is a bit of a tease. The morning has a 4ft S swell and the wave energy is getting strong, but the wind is a bit cross. The afternoon cleans up nicely with a cross-off breeze, though the swell drops a touch.
Now, here's the standout moment. Saturday the 25th is the day to circle. The morning delivers a 2ft SW swell, but don't let the size fool you. The period is a massive 21 seconds – that's a very long period groundswell that'll wrap in with serious energy. The wind is light and cross-off, making for glassy conditions. For a point like Point Mugu, this long-period stuff is exactly what we want; it'll draw lines down the point. The afternoon is a touch smaller but still clean. Expect crowds, as this spot can get busy, but for this quality, it'll be worth it.
The run of good conditions continues. Sunday the 26th offers clean chest-high waves, and then Monday the 27th afternoon is another absolute cracker. We get a 4ft SW swell, a very long 19-second period, and the wind is light and cross-off. The energy is pumping. This is right up there with Saturday as one of the best windows.
The first week of August is a bit of a fade-out. The 1st and 2nd see the swell drop away to almost nothing. But don't write the whole run off. Look ahead to Tuesday the 4th of August. The afternoon brings a solid 5ft SSE swell with a 16-second period, and the wind is cross-off and clean. The wave energy is very strong. That's a proper late-summer pulse that should be fun for the experienced crew. For beginners, it might be a bit too much size.
So, the bottom line: the first few days are a miss. The best windows are Saturday the 25th and Monday the 27th for the combination of glassy conditions, long-period swell, and clean winds. The long-range call for the 4th of August is promising but less certain.
Stay stoked.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
307 | 235 | 330 | 298 | 353 | 362 | 334 | 264 | 422 | 503 | 488 | 644 | 599 | 404 | 467 | 467 | 294 | 657 | 480 | 413 | 455 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 3:12PM1.44m | 3:43AM0.90m | 4:04PM1.46m | 6:01AM0.83m | 5:00PM1.48m | 8:00AM0.89m | 5:55PM1.52m | 8:56AM0.97m | 6:44PM1.57m | 9:26AM1.02m | 7:28PM1.63m | 9:49AM1.06m | 8:06PM1.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:22AM0.38m | 10:19PM0.48m | 9:00AM0.57m | 11:52PM0.37m | 9:48AM0.73m | 1:04AM0.23m | 11:01AM0.84m | 1:56AM0.11m | 12:18PM0.88m | 2:36AM0.01m | 1:15PM0.86m | 3:09AM-0.06m | 1:59PM0.81m | 3:40AM-0.11m | |||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | W 6 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 |
307 | 235 | 130 | 238 | 215 | 362 | 334 | 264 | 130 | 503 | 488 | 644 | 599 | 404 | 389 | 318 | 254 | 250 | 480 | 413 | 455 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | W 5 | W 5 | S 15 | S 15 | WSW 6 | SW 26 | W 6 | W 5 | SSW 16 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | W 5 |
3 | 206 | 330 | 298 | 353 | 36 | 18 | 159 | 422 | 28 | 105 | 89 | 20 | 144 | 467 | 467 | 294 | 657 | 145 | 105 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 20 | SSW 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 26 | SW 24 | SW 24 | W 5 | W 5 | S 12 | W 6 | W 5 | S 11 | SSW 11 |
35 | 75 | 35 | 40 | 31 | 62 | 17 | 14 | 229 | 120 | 49 | 66 | 444 | 271 | 20 | 14 | 11 | 30 | 14 | 9 | 45 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 4 | — | — | W 4 | W 5 | — | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | WSW 5 | — |
— | 6 | — | — | 9 | 71 | — | 27 | 213 | 38 | 35 | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | 9 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 67 | 0 | 5 | 73 | 236 | 0 | 76 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 34 | 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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