
Surf Forecasts:
Point Mugu surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 362 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s 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 (Jul 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Mugu over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's coming down the pipe for Point Mugu over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we're in a bit of a flat spell. The first few days are looking pretty ordinary with knee-high, weak swell from the south-southwest. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. You'll see a lot of light cross-onshore breezes messing with the surface, making for some pretty unappealing conditions. The energy is weak (321), and the sets are infrequent, so don't bother paddling out until things change.
We're looking at a long stretch of small, weak surf until the middle of the second week. The swell is tiny, period is all over the place, and the wind is mostly a nuisance. There are a few afternoons with a cross-offshore wind (like Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th), which will clean the surface up, but the waves are barely 2ft. It's surfable, but just barely. Honestly, this stretch is a write-off for any proper surf.
Now, hold onto your boards, because the real action arrives on Saturday the 18th. A new swell starts filling in from the south-southeast. The energy jumps way up (634 on Saturday morning, 895 on Saturday afternoon), and the period is solid at 17-18 seconds. That's a proper groundswell. The wind on Saturday afternoon turns cross-offshore from the west-northwest, and the report says "clean." This is the standout window of the entire forecast. The waves will be around 3ft, but with that long period, it'll offer up some well-shaped, rippable walls. Keep in mind, for a setup like Point Mugu, that long period means the sets will be clean but the lulls between them could be long. It's a point break, so it can handle the long-period swell direction better than a beach break.
The best of the best is Sunday the 19th. The swell builds further, with energy hitting 1268 and the swell height coming up to 5ft from the south. The wind is light and variable, going cross-offshore in the afternoon. The forecast is for "very good surf conditions." This is the one. It's still manageable for a confident beginner, but that 5ft mark with that much energy will be a step up. The water is warm, the wind is good, and the swell is pumping. This is the session to circle on the calendar.
After that, the swell fades quickly into Monday and Tuesday, but the wind stays clean, offering some clean, small waves in the 2ft to 3ft range for the rest of the week. The energy drops away, but it'll be a fun, mellow end to the run.
So, to sum it up: the first nine days are a dud. The real show is Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th. Sunday is the standout for size and quality, but Saturday afternoon will be a gorgeous, clean-session sleeper. After that, it's back to small, clean waves for the die-hards.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
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291 | 362 | 273 | 246 | 242 | 249 | 266 | 220 | 297 | 301 | 213 | 184 | 187 | 152 | 117 | 121 | 109 | 77 | 95 | 90 | 64 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 5:29PM1.70m | 7:46AM0.91m | 6:23PM1.84m | 8:46AM1.00m | 7:17PM1.97m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:21AM0.02m | 11:43AM0.70m | 2:13AM-0.20m | 12:51PM0.72m | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | |
8:09 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | 8:07 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
291 | 362 | 273 | 246 | 242 | 249 | 266 | 220 | 297 | 301 | 213 | 184 | 187 | 152 | 117 | 121 | 96 | 66 | 50 | 90 | 64 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 6 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 5 | SW 8 | WSW 5 | S 18 | S 18 | SE 12 | S 16 | S 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 5 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
28 | 11 | 36 | 16 | 3 | 18 | 6 | 96 | 25 | 5 | 46 | 20 | 59 | 96 | 57 | 80 | 109 | 6 | 95 | 48 | 28 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 21 | WNW 9 | S 20 | S 9 | WSW 5 | S 12 | SW 21 | SW 21 | S 11 | W 16 | WSW 3 | W 3 | SSE 10 | WSW 5 | SW 17 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 6 |
2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 30 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 77 | 14 | 18 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 11 | W 3 | — | WSW 2 | — | — | — | SSE 9 | SE 3 |
— | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 8 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 73 | 5 | 67 | 73 | 0 | 70 | 73 | 5 | 67 | 45 | 0 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 0 | 5 | 45 | 0 | 11 | 67 |
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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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