Point Mugu Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.10° N 119.11° W

Point Mugu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Mugu sea temperature is
18.6° C
1.6° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SSE swell with 1,165 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 12th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 18th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 18th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 16s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about this stretch of coast. The next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag, with a lot of small, clean windows but only a few moments that really get the heart pumping. We’ll have a few quiet days to start, so patience is key.

The first session worth paddling out for is on Sunday, July 12th. It’s not big, but it’s the best we’ve got early on. Head to Point Mugu for the afternoon. You’ll find a clean 3ft swell from the SSW, with a gentle cross-off breeze keeping things tidy. The combined energy is moderate (338), so it’s not a powerhouse, but it’s fun and surfable. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We hit a slump from Monday the 13th through Friday the 17th. The swell drops, and the wind gets messy. There are a few glassy mornings on the 14th and 16th, but the waves are tiny (1ft to 2ft) and the energy is weak. It’s a real waiting game.

Then, on Saturday, July 18th, the energy jumps. You’ll see a 5ft SSE swell rolling in, with strong energy (1418). The problem is the wind is cross-onshore, making it choppy and messy. It’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle session. The swell is a bit much for beginners, and the conditions aren’t doing it any favors.

The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, comes on Sunday, July 19th. The morning at Point Mugu is the pick of the whole forecast. You’ve got a clean 4ft swell from the S, with a light cross-off breeze that’ll keep the surface glassy. The combined energy is strong (532), and the waves will have some punch. The crowd factor is “sometimes” here, so expect some company, but it’s worth it.

After that, the second week settles into a consistent but unspectacular pattern. From the 20th to the 23rd, we see small, clean 2ft to 3ft SSW swells, mostly with decent wind. The highlight in this stretch is Tuesday, July 21st morning, with a clean 3ft swell and good energy (432). It’s not a big day, but it’s clean and fun.

Then, on Friday, July 24th, we get a surprise. A very long period 24-second SSW groundswell arrives, pushing through 2ft waves with strong energy (535). The wind is light and cross-off, so it’ll be clean. At Point Mugu, this long-period swell will wrap in nicely, offering well-shaped, powerful lines. The caveat is that long-period swells can be tricky at beach breaks, but this break handles it well.

The final few days, from the 25th to the 27th, see a building SSW swell. The Sunday, July 26th afternoon session is the best in this last stretch, with a clean 3ft SSW swell, good energy (888), and light cross-off winds. It’s a solid, clean session to end the outlook.

So, to wrap it up: the best of the best is Sunday, July 19th morning at Point Mugu. The second best is Sunday, July 26th afternoon. The rest is small but clean, with a few fun windows.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed night, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Sat
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
12
0.4
SW
18
0.4
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18
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17
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SW
16
0.4
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16
0.4
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16
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16
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SW
19
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SSE
16
0.8
SSE
15
1.5
SSE
16
1.5
SSE
15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
220
297
301
213
236
187
152
117
121
109
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95
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89
88
126
94
100
242
1137
886
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
10
SW
15
W
10
WNW
10
SW
15
W
5
NE
5
SW
20
WNW
0
WSW
10
SW
15
WNW
10
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5
WSW
15
W
5
E
15
SSE
10
SSW
10
SE
15
S
15
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High Tide
9:33AM1.09m
8:09PM2.07m
10:15AM1.16m
9:00PM2.12m
10:55AM1.22m
9:49PM2.11m
11:35AM1.27m
10:37PM2.02m
12:16PM1.32m
11:24PM1.85m
12:57PM1.37m
00:13AM1.62m
1:40PM1.40m
Low Tide
3:00AM-0.37m
1:52PM0.69m
3:46AM-0.48m
2:48PM0.63m
4:29AM-0.52m
3:41PM0.58m
5:11AM-0.49m
4:34PM0.54m
5:52AM-0.39m
5:28PM0.52m
6:31AM-0.24m
6:26PM0.53m
7:10AM-0.05m
7:31PM0.54m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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