Point Mugu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Point Mugu. We’ve got a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, but there are some real diamonds in the rough if you’re patient.

The pattern starts off a little limp, really. The first few days are just small, weak stuff with cross-onshore winds messing things up. Through Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th, we’re looking at ankle to knee high SW swell around 2ft, with a period of 17–18 seconds. That’s a long period, so it’s a groundswell, but it’s just not got enough push. The combined energy is in the moderate range (319–561), but the wind is light and cross-off in the afternoons, which cleans it up nicely. The Saturday afternoon session is the pick of the early days – clean, small, and fun for a log or a longboard. Crowds are possible here, so keep your eyes peeled.

Sunday morning the 19th sees a bit more energy (412), but the morning cross-on makes it a bit bumpy. The afternoons continue to clean up. This is not a standout yet.

Then Monday the 20th through Thursday the 23rd, it’s more of the same – small SW to SSW swells between 2ft and 4ft, periods hovering around 12–16 seconds. The afternoons are generally clean with light cross-off winds, but the mornings are a bit ordinary. The wave energy is moderate (285–529). It’s rideable, but nothing to write home about.

Now, hold on to your board. Friday the 24th is where things get interesting. The morning shows a 2ft SW swell with a very long 24-second period – that’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 908 (strong), but the wind is light and cross-shore, so it’s a bit bumpy. The afternoon gets a better 4ft S swell with a 14-second period, but the wind picks up to a moderate breeze. It’s marginal conditions, but the energy is there.

Here’s the standout: Saturday the 25th of July. The morning session is the best on offer. We’ve got a clean 4ft S swell with a 13-second period, light cross-off winds from the W, and the combined energy is a solid 1196 (strong). This is the kind of day that reminds you why you surf. The break is fairly exposed, so it’ll pick up that S swell nicely. It’s on the bigger side, so it’s more for experienced surfers, but the clean conditions will make it a treat. Crowds are likely, so get there early.

The rest of the week (Sunday the 26th through Wednesday the 29th) is a bit of a rollercoaster. There’s some decent energy – mostly between 963 and 1266 – with SSW swells around 3ft to 4ft, periods of 13–19 seconds. The mornings are often a bit cross-shore, but the afternoons clean up. Tuesday the 28th afternoon is a real highlight: 4ft SSW swell, 18-second period, clean conditions, and energy at 1266 (strong). That’s another solid session.

The final few days of the month (Thursday the 30th to Saturday the 2nd of August) fade out. The swell drops to 2ft–3ft, energy falls into the 200–490 range, and the wind stays light but mostly cross-on or cross-off. It’s surfable but ordinary.

So, to wrap it up: the best days are the mornings of Saturday the 25th and Tuesday the 28th of July. The 25th is the stand-out for size and cleanliness, the 28th for that long-period groundswell energy. Don’t sleep on them.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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