Surf Forecasts:
Point Mugu surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, S swell with 1,169 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Mugu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into what’s cooking. Looks like a slow start, a real cracker of a window, and then a long lull. Don’t expect much for the first few days, but hang tight for that Sunday.
The first call is on Monday, August 31st, at Point Mugu. Clean little waves in the afternoon: 0.7m swell from the SSW, 14-second period, with a nice cross-offshore breeze. Combined energy is moderate at 371. It’s a beginner-friendly wave and will be clean, but it’s not gonna blow your mind. Water temp is about normal for this time of year.
Then we hit a gap. Tuesday and Wednesday are basically flat or poor. Thursday the 3rd of September afternoon offers a 0.7m SSW swell with a very long 18-second period and clean conditions, but it’s still small. Energy is moderate (424). That long period will give it some shape, though. Friday and Saturday are building but a bit messy.
The real standout is Sunday, September 6th. Sunday morning has a 1.5m south swell, 15 seconds, with a light offshore breeze. Strong energy at 1272. But Sunday afternoon is the killer: 1.6m from the south, still 15 seconds, and glassy – ESE wind at just 3 mph. Combined energy is strong at 1383. That is as clean as it gets. For experienced surfers, that’s a session to plan around. Crowds at Point Mugu are “sometimes,” but for this quality, it’ll be worth it.
Monday the 7th is a write-off – gale force onshore winds and heavy rain with a 1.8m to 2.1m swell. That’s kite territory, not surfing.
From Tuesday the 8th, it drops. Tuesday morning is clean with a 1.7m south swell and a shorter 10-second period, still fun but not the quality of Sunday. After that, it fades hard. Wednesday the 9th through to the end is mostly tiny – 0.5m to 0.7m – and weak (energy readings drop below 400, then under 200). Some clean mornings, but the swell just isn’t there. The second week is a slow, small fade.
Bottom line: get in the water Sunday the 6th. That’s your best shot. The rest is slim pickings.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 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) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 |
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261 | 181 | 161 | 101 | 99 | 83 | 67 | 125 | 147 | 202 | 116 | 327 | 404 | 364 | 566 | 402 | 443 | 521 | 555 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 11:20PM1.41m | 11:44AM1.61m | 00:07AM1.22m | 12:17PM1.63m | 1:10AM1.01m | 1:00PM1.63m | 2:58AM0.86m | 1:58PM1.60m | 3:23PM1.59m | 7:28AM1.02m | 4:56PM1.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:30AM0.27m | 6:19PM0.28m | 5:54AM0.43m | 7:20PM0.29m | 6:18AM0.59m | 8:42PM0.28m | 6:43AM0.75m | 10:26PM0.23m | 11:57PM0.09m | 10:26AM0.96m | 00:59AM-0.05m | ||||||||
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
Feels °C | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | W 5 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 |
261 | 178 | 146 | 89 | 83 | 83 | 25 | 125 | 147 | 71 | 22 | 327 | 404 | 364 | 566 | 402 | 443 | 521 | 555 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | S 14 | SSW 14 | W 5 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 10 | W 5 | SW 16 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SSW 11 | W 6 | W 5 | SE 12 | SSE 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
39 | 181 | 161 | 18 | 99 | 68 | 47 | 12 | 129 | 128 | 57 | 69 | 32 | 12 | 38 | 297 | 382 | 425 | 367 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | W 5 | W 5 | SSW 13 | W 5 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | S 8 | SSW 17 | SW 15 | S 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSE 16 | WSW 4 | SW 10 | WNW 13 | SW 19 |
75 | 12 | 11 | 101 | 11 | 50 | 67 | 95 | 1 | 202 | 116 | 28 | 41 | 38 | 53 | 6 | 49 | 17 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 | — | W 4 | W 6 | — | WSW 4 | W 6 | — | W 5 | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — |
130 | 50 | 47 | 62 | — | 9 | 77 | — | 6 | 182 | — | 11 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 18 | 0 | 76 | 45 | 0 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 45 | 0 | 73 | 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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