Point Mugu Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.10° N 119.11° W

Point Mugu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Mugu sea temperature is
21.5°C
3.6° 

Point Mugu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Point Mugu surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with 419 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s period with SW 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 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 9th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 17s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 9th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 17s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 10th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Mugu over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Point Mugu over the next couple of weeks.

First thing you gotta know, the water is feeling seriously weird. It’s sitting at 71°F and that’s 7°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a big deal—very unusual for the area.

The surf window is pretty quiet to start. We’re looking at a long, drawn-out period of small, weak energy. The first real whisper of anything surfable shows up on Thursday the 10th in the afternoon, with a 3ft SW groundswell (16-second period) and manageable cross-off winds. The energy is moderate (390). It’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s clean. Friday the 11th morning is similar, with 3ft SW swell and a light onshore breeze, but the afternoon cleans up again with some clouds and a light cross-off. It’s the kind of small stuff that’s good for a beginner—anything over 5ft is too big for beginners, and we’re well under that.

Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th are a write-off. Swell drops to 2ft and 2ft, with weak energy readings (172 and 115), and the winds are messy—cross-shore or cross-onshore. The waves are there but the quality is poor.

Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th are a bit of a tease. The swell goes even smaller, 1ft, but the period jumps to 18 seconds on Monday. That’s a long period groundswell, which usually means better shape, but it’s just too small to do much with, especially at a beach setup. The energy is weak (163 and 116). Not worth paddling out for.

Wednesday the 16th morning sees a slight bump to 2ft SSW swell with a 18-second period, and the energy climbs to 317. The wind is a light cross-on, but the wave quality is still marginal. The afternoon cleans up a bit with a 15 km/h cross-off.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Thursday the 17th morning is the first real standout. We’ve got 2ft SSW swell, 16-second period, clean cross-off wind at 10 km/h, and moderate energy of 307. The conditions are set for a good session. It’s small but clean, and the long period will give you some push. Crowds are *sometimes* an issue here, so expect a few other heads out. This is the best option in the first week.

Friday the 18th morning is also solid. 2ft SW swell with a 19-second period, light cross-off, and energy of 361. The swell direction is right on the money for Point Mugu’s optimum. It’s a bit more energy but the same small, clean setup.

The absolute top pick of the whole forecast is Saturday the 19th morning. That’s the one. Glassy conditions—no wind at all, just a slight air. 2ft SW swell, 18-second period, and energy of 337. It’s going to be as clean as it gets. The swell direction is a perfect match for the break. If you can get out for that morning, you’ll be rewarded with some silky, long-period lines. Afternoon still looks good with a gentle cross-off and energy at 424, but the morning is the magic window.

After that, the pattern holds for the rest of the second week. Sunday the 20th through Tuesday the 22nd offer similar small, clean conditions with cross-off winds and 2ft to 3ft SW swell. The energy stays moderate (300-400 range). Nothing huge, but consistent and rideable for a beginner or longboarder. Wednesday the 23rd and Thursday the 24th fade out again, with energy dropping below 200 and the winds getting more cross-shore. It’s just a slow tail-off.

So, your best bet: Saturday the 19th morning for glassy perfection. Thursday the 17th morning is a solid backup. The rest is small and clean but nothing to write home about.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
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Swell
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Height (m)
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0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
17
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.3
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19
0.3
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19
0.4
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18
0.4
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18
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SSW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
222
235
419
376
295
291
262
217
169
138
97
89
62
57
108
108
107
90
88
72
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
5
WNW
10
S
10
WNW
5
SE
5
S
10
W
0
WSW
10
WSW
10
W
5
W
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
ESE
5
SSE
10
W
10
SE
15
SSE
10
SSW
5
ESE
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
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cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
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cross-on
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High Tide
8:47PM1.89m
9:43AM1.57m
9:30PM1.81m
10:11AM1.64m
10:12PM1.68m
10:38AM1.68m
10:54PM1.51m
11:05AM1.68m
11:37PM1.32m
11:32AM1.65m
00:26AM1.13m
12:00PM1.58m
1:32AM0.96m
Low Tide
2:51PM0.37m
3:34AM-0.16m
3:34PM0.25m
4:04AM-0.06m
4:17PM0.17m
4:32AM0.09m
4:59PM0.14m
4:58AM0.26m
5:42PM0.15m
5:21AM0.44m
6:29PM0.20m
5:41AM0.61m
7:23PM0.28m
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6:39
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7:10
7:09
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Temp °C
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26
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Feels °C
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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.

Point Mugu is 10 km (6 miles) from the city of Port Hueneme. If you plan a vacation in Ventura County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Hueneme. Port Hueneme has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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