Point Mugu Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.10° N 119.11° W

Point Mugu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Mugu sea temperature is
21.5° C
3.8° 

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 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 352 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 20s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s is also forecast. 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 0.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 6th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 7th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 8th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s happening at Point Mugu. It’s gonna be a bit of a slow start, but there’s a little window later that’s worth keeping an eye on.

First off, the water is sitting at 71°—that’s a solid 7° warmer than usual for this time of year, which is very unusual. You won’t need a wetsuit.

The overall pattern is pretty weak. Through the first week, we’re talking tiny, near-useless swell. The combined swell energy is low, barely cracking triple digits on a good day (93 to 316). The wind is mostly cross-on or light, which doesn’t help. Thursday morning the 6th is a washout with 1ft SW swell and a cross-on breeze. Friday morning the 7th is a touch bigger at 2ft, but the wind is still messy. Honestly, through the first week, it’s all poor surf conditions. There’s a gap of about 8 days where you’re really not missing much.

Now, the standout window. Things start to perk up around the 14th of August. Thursday afternoon the 14th sees a 2ft SSW swell with an 18-second period – that’s a proper groundswell, carrying some real grunt. The wind goes cross-off, and the waves are clean. The combined energy hits 552 (moderate), so there’s some push. This is the best offer on the table. The swell direction is SSW, a touch off the optimum SW, but it’s close enough to work.

Then Saturday the 15th holds that energy – 3ft SSW swell, again 16 seconds, with clean cross-off wind in the afternoon. The energy is still strong at 504. Sunday the 16th afternoon is also looking clean with a 3ft SSW swell. These are the days to aim for. The swell is small, so it’s fine for all levels, but the long period (over 15 seconds) means it could be a bit straight at the beach break. It’ll hold shape better if you can find a bend or a corner.

Don’t expect any crowds to be a big issue here; it’s a spot that can get a few heads on a good day, but with the size so small, it’ll be mellow.

After that, it tails off again into the 20th. The 21st of August has a clean 2ft S swell with a 16-second period, but it’s just not enough.

So, bottom line: the first week is a total wash. Save your energy for that stretch from the 14th to the 16th of August. The 14th afternoon is the pick of the bunch.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Energy kJ
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207
143
173
206
Wind (km/h)
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5
SE
15
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10
WSW
5
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10
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20
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15
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High Tide
3:50PM1.61m
7:10AM0.87m
5:04PM1.69m
8:08AM0.99m
6:13PM1.82m
8:45AM1.10m
7:13PM1.94m
9:18AM1.20m
8:06PM2.03m
9:50AM1.29m
8:55PM2.07m
10:23AM1.38m
9:40PM2.02m
Low Tide
8:24AM0.71m
00:09AM0.17m
9:54AM0.83m
1:14AM-0.03m
11:43AM0.84m
2:05AM-0.20m
1:00PM0.77m
2:49AM-0.33m
2:00PM0.66m
3:29AM-0.39m
2:51PM0.54m
4:07AM-0.39m
3:40PM0.44m
4:42AM-0.32m
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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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