Point Mugu Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.10° N 119.11° W

Point Mugu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Mugu sea temperature is
19.3° C
2.2° 

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 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, S swell with 919 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 17th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 19th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 19th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming down the pipe for Point Mugu.

The first half of this outlook is pretty quiet. We’re looking at a stretch of small, wind-affected surf that’s not really worth getting excited about. From Thursday the 16th right through the 23rd, the swell is tiny, mostly around 1ft to 3ft from the SW or S. Winds are a mixed bag, often cross or cross-onshore, which will keep things messy. There’s a bit of a pulse on the 19th, with a 5ft S swell pushing the combined energy up to 1014 (moderate), but it’s blown out by a cross-onshore breeze. The highlight of this first week is actually Saturday afternoon the 18th and Sunday afternoon the 19th. Saturday afternoon sees a 2ft SW swell with a long 18-second period, and the wind goes light cross-off, cleaning it right up. Sunday afternoon is the better call, though. A 5ft S swell with a 14-second period ramps the energy up to 1074 (moderate), and with that light offshore wind from the W, the waves will be clean and lined up. That’s a proper window for a fun session.

Then we hit a bit of a lull through the middle of the week, with more small 2ft to 3ft SW surf, but things start to look up again on Friday the 24th. That morning we get a pulse of long-period swell, 2ft at 24 seconds from the SW, with energy hitting 1100 (strong). That’s a very long-period groundswell, so it’ll be super clean and powerful on the point but might be a bit too straight for a beach break. The afternoon is the real standout though: 5ft from the S at 16 seconds, with a clean cross-off breeze from the WNW. The combined energy jumps to 1378 (strong). That’s the best wave of the week, by far.

The following weekend, the 26th and 27th, stays solid. Sunday the 27th is a treat: morning and afternoon both have 4ft SW swell at 18-19 seconds, with light offshore winds and clean conditions. The energy is up around 819 to 1001 (moderate to strong), and the water is a warm 67° – that’s 4° warmer than usual, which is a real bonus for this time of year. The break itself is a beginner-friendly point, fairly consistent, and exposed to the SW which is right in the sweet spot. Crowds can be around sometimes, but with that quality, it’ll be worth the company.

A few things to note: the swell over 5ft on the 19th and 24th is pushing into intermediate territory, and with the long-period groundswell on the 24th, it’s best suited for the point here. The short-period stuff under 8 seconds isn’t an issue, but the long 24-second pulse is a real treat for the reef and point setups.

So, your best bet: Sunday the 19th afternoon for a clean, solid 5ft S swell, and Friday the 24th afternoon for the biggest, cleanest swell of the period. Mark your calendar.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.7
S
13
1.4
S
15
1.5
S
14
1.5
S
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
89
88
126
94
74
77
246
201
163
819
881
799
746
585
330
295
287
362
272
264
229
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
10
WSW
10
SE
15
SSE
10
SSW
10
SE
10
S
10
W
5
SE
15
S
10
W
0
ESE
10
SSW
15
WNW
5
NW
5
SW
20
WNW
5
NW
10
WSW
20
WNW
5
WNW
Wind State
glassy
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glassy
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glassy
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cross-off
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cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
12:16PM1.32m
11:24PM1.85m
12:57PM1.37m
00:13AM1.62m
1:40PM1.40m
1:06AM1.36m
2:25PM1.43m
2:10AM1.10m
3:12PM1.44m
3:43AM0.90m
4:04PM1.46m
6:01AM0.83m
5:00PM1.48m
Low Tide
5:28PM0.52m
6:31AM-0.24m
6:26PM0.53m
7:10AM-0.05m
7:31PM0.54m
7:46AM0.16m
8:48PM0.53m
8:22AM0.38m
10:19PM0.48m
9:00AM0.57m
11:52PM0.37m
9:48AM0.73m
1:04AM0.23m
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Temp °C
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22
21
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20
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Feels °C
25
23
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18
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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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