
Surf Forecasts:
Point Mugu surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SW swell with 354 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 19s. 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 0.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Mugu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's have a look at what's cooking for Point Mugu over the next couple of weeks.
The water is sitting at a very unusual 72°, nearly 8 degrees warmer than you'd expect for this time of year. It's like bathwater out there, and that’s a real treat right from the start.
We're in a bit of a dry spell right now. The first few days are really just noise. Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th are a total write-off with poor conditions and hardly any energy moving through. You'll be scratching your head wondering where the swell went. The energy is weak, barely pushing past a hundred (111) on Tuesday morning. The wind is a problem, and the wave shapes just aren't there.
Things start to get a little more interesting by Thursday the 17th. It's still very marginal, with the swell at just 2 ft from the SSW and a period of 15 seconds. But by the afternoon, the wind switches to a clean cross-offshore breeze. That's the first real glimmer of hope. It won't be big, but if you're aching for a trim, you might find a few reeling left-handers.
The weekend and into the next week is where we see the best window. Friday the 18th afternoon through to Tuesday the 22nd morning has the best potential. The swell ticks up to 3 ft from the SSW, and the period stretches out to 17-18 seconds. That's proper groundswell, and for a point break like this, it should wrap in nicely. The combined energy will be in the moderate range, hitting 404 on Monday morning. The real standouts are the afternoons of Friday the 18th, Saturday the 19th, and Monday the 21st. The wind will be coming from the W or WNW in a clean cross-off direction, tidying the waves up beautifully. For a break this consistent and fairly exposed to the SW, that's a cracking combo. The waves won't be huge, but they'll have good shape.
The crowds here can be an issue sometimes, but with the swell being relatively modest, the hard-core chargers will be looking elsewhere. This is a great run for the intermediate surfer looking for some clean, long lines.
After that, the energy drops a bit, but the wind remains favourable, with clean cross-off conditions on the 24th, 27th, and 28th. The 28th looks particularly solid, with a moderate 3 ft swell from the SSW and a clean light breeze. It'll be a long grind of fun, but nothing will beat that five-day window from the 18th to the 22nd.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
90 | 88 | 72 | 270 | 195 | 201 | 198 | 191 | 222 | 184 | 184 | 131 | 255 | 252 | 255 | 252 | 307 | 293 | 338 | 334 | 318 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:00PM1.58m | 1:32AM0.96m | 12:31PM1.49m | 4:12AM0.87m | 1:15PM1.39m | 2:40PM1.31m | 8:23AM1.08m | 4:38PM1.31m | 8:05AM1.14m | 5:54PM1.40m | 8:12AM1.19m | 6:44PM1.49m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 7:23PM0.28m | 5:53AM0.76m | 8:37PM0.35m | 5:09AM0.87m | 10:20PM0.37m | 11:52PM0.31m | 10:54AM1.06m | 00:49AM0.22m | 12:23PM0.96m | 1:27AM0.14m | 1:05PM0.84m | 1:56AM0.08m | |||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | W 5 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 6 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
90 | 88 | 40 | 270 | 195 | 201 | 198 | 191 | 222 | 118 | 184 | 12 | 255 | 252 | 255 | 252 | 307 | 41 | 338 | 334 | 318 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | WSW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 9 | S 9 | SSW 8 | W 5 | SW 19 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 5 | W 5 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 5 |
7 | 24 | 42 | 17 | 16 | 29 | 14 | 24 | 11 | 184 | 94 | 101 | 68 | 56 | 19 | 13 | 50 | 293 | 20 | 8 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | WSW 4 | S 11 | SW 19 | WSW 5 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
14 | 75 | 72 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 71 | 117 | 109 | 7 | 37 | 131 | 7 | 8 | 50 | 48 | 6 | 55 | 46 | 47 | 46 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | W 5 | W 5 | — | WSW 4 | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | W 5 | W 6 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 7 | 34 | — | 4 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 18 | 135 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 76 | 5 | 67 | 45 | 0 | 127 | 45 | 0 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 6 | 0 | 67 | 0 | 5 |
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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.










