Point Mugu Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.10° N 119.11° W

Point Mugu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Mugu sea temperature is
21.0° C
3.1° 

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 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, S swell with 607 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. 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 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) 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 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 21st Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 25th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 26th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab your coffee or whatever gets you going, and let’s get into it. Point Mugu’s the only break on the menu for this 16-day stretch, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The water’s running a full 3° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s way above average, so you’ll be shedding the wetsuit or going with a shorty for sure.

Right now, and for the first few days, it’s flat. Seriously flat. We’re talking ankle-snappers at best. Friday the 21st through Sunday the 23rd are all poor surf conditions with tiny 1ft to 2ft swell. The wind is light, but it’s mostly cross or cross-off, so it’s clean, but there’s just no energy. The combined swell energy is a measly 122 to 240, which is super weak. Not worth paddling out for.

Monday the 24th is where things start to get interesting. The morning shows a little bump to 2ft from the S with a 14-second period, and clean cross-off winds. The combined energy climbs to 276 – still moderate, but it’s a start. The real standout for the week is Tuesday the 25th. The afternoon session is your best bet: 3ft of S swell, 15-second period, clean cross-off breeze, and the combined energy hits 504. That’s moderate energy, but it’s the best-looking window in the first week. Small but clean and fun.

Wednesday the 26th morning gets a bit of a bump to 4ft from the S, but the wind is cross-on and it’s a bit junky. The afternoon cleans up nicely with cross-off wind and 4ft swell. The energy is solid at 624. Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th keep the momentum going. Friday afternoon is a highlight: 2ft from the SSW with a long 19-second period, clean winds, and combined energy of 534. That long period will give you some nice lines at Point Mugu, but it might break a bit too straight – still, it’s a good session.

The weekend of the 30th and 31st sees a bit of a drop-off. Saturday afternoon the 29th has 4ft from the SSW with clean wind, but it’s not quite as crisp. The swell energy is still decent at 638, but the morning sessions are a bit messy with cross-shore wind. By Monday the 31st, we’re back to poor conditions with tiny swell.

Looking into the first week of September, it’s a slow grind. Tuesday the 1st has a few surfable moments but nothing special. Wednesday the 2nd morning has 3ft from the S, but it’s cross-shore and weak. The only real bright spot in the second week is Saturday the 5th. Morning looks good: 3ft from the SSW, 16-second period, clean cross-off wind, and combined energy of 488. That’s a solid, promising session, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

Overall, the best waves are on Tuesday the 25th afternoon and Friday the 28th afternoon. Both are small but clean, with good period and light wind. The rest of the time, it’s either flat or only marginal. Don’t hold your breath for anything big.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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285
191
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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WNW
5
WNW
10
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20
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High Tide
8:49AM0.99m
5:21PM1.41m
8:46AM1.06m
6:25PM1.49m
8:58AM1.11m
7:12PM1.58m
9:12AM1.16m
7:50PM1.67m
9:28AM1.21m
8:24PM1.74m
9:46AM1.27m
8:57PM1.77m
10:05AM1.34m
9:29PM1.76m
Low Tide
10:34AM0.99m
1:31AM0.17m
12:26PM0.95m
2:10AM0.08m
1:17PM0.87m
2:40AM0.00m
1:53PM0.77m
3:08AM-0.05m
2:26PM0.67m
3:33AM-0.08m
2:58PM0.58m
3:56AM-0.08m
3:32PM0.49m
4:20AM-0.05m
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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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