Point Mugu Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.10° N 119.11° W

Point Mugu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Mugu sea temperature is
22.8°C
5.0° 

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 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSE swell with 914 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 (Aug 30) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) 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 1.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 30th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 3rd Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 6th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break down what Point Mugu has in store for the next couple of weeks.

First thing: the water is sitting at 73°F, which is about 9°F warmer than the long-term average for this time of year. That’s seriously warm—you’ll feel it.

The forecast starts off slow. Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st are pretty average—small, weak swells from 2 to 3 feet out of the SSW, mostly cross-shore breezes, and the combined energy is low to moderate (473 to 321). Not much to get pumped about. Tuesday through Thursday of the first week stay small and weak, with wave heights barely 2 feet and energy dropping into the 100s. Some sessions are clean, but the waves are just too small to matter.

Friday the 4th of September and Saturday the 5th start to show a little more life. Afternoon sessions both days have 3-foot SSW swell with a 16-second period, clean cross-off winds, and combined energy building to 506 and 521. That’s moderate energy, and the long period means better shape, but it’s still on the small side. Good for a longboard.

The real standout is Sunday the 6th of September. The morning session delivers a clean 4-foot S swell with a 14-second period and light offshore winds from the north. The combined energy jumps to 925, which is solid moderate energy. Winds are light and offshore, so the surface will be glassy. That’s the best session of the whole run—clean, punchy, and well-shaped. The afternoon stays clean but the swell bumps to 5 feet and the wind goes cross-off, so still good, but the morning is the pick.

Monday the 7th gets blown out with rain and strong onshore winds gusting up to 34 mph, so that’s a washout.

Tuesday the 8th of September is a wild card. The morning sees a 7-foot SSW swell but with light cross-onshore breeze, so a bit lumpy. Then the afternoon brings a massive 13-foot SSW swell with 14-second period and clean cross-off winds. The combined energy hits 5435—that’s very strong. But this is way too big for Point Mugu. It’s expert-only, and even then the size will likely close out the break. Unless you’re a serious charger, stay away.

After that, the second week tapers off. Wednesday the 9th through the 13th sees small swells, mostly 2 to 3 feet, with clean conditions but not enough wave to get excited. The energy drops into the 100s and low 200s. Ordinary stuff.

So, bottom line: if you want the best surf, aim for the morning of Sunday the 6th of September. That’s your window. Tuesday afternoon the 8th has size but it’s way too big for this spot.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
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Friday
4
Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
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SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.4
SW
18
0.7
S
13
0.7
SSW
12
1.6
W
7
0.4
SSW
19
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
17
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SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1.2
SSE
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
417
334
261
181
161
101
99
83
102
163
160
240
146
330
408
364
566
402
387
382
629
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
W
5
W
10
WSW
15
W
5
W
10
SW
15
W
10
WNW
10
WSW
15
W
10
WNW
10
WSW
15
W
0
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10
SW
15
W
0
SSE
5
SSW
5
SSW
5
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Wind State
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cross-off
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cross-on
glassy
High Tide
11:15AM1.56m
11:20PM1.41m
11:44AM1.61m
00:07AM1.22m
12:17PM1.63m
1:10AM1.01m
1:00PM1.63m
2:58AM0.86m
1:58PM1.60m
3:23PM1.59m
7:28AM1.02m
4:56PM1.64m
Low Tide
5:30PM0.30m
5:30AM0.27m
6:19PM0.28m
5:54AM0.43m
7:20PM0.29m
6:18AM0.59m
8:42PM0.28m
6:43AM0.75m
10:26PM0.23m
11:57PM0.09m
10:26AM0.96m
00:59AM-0.05m
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Temp °C
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20
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19
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Feels °C
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18
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22
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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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