Point Mugu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your board and let’s talk about what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks. I’m lookin’ at Point Mugu, and honestly, it’s a bit of a mixed bag but there’s definitely some fun to be had if you’re patient.

The water’s sittin’ at 71°, which is a solid 7° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s pretty unusual and means you can leave the thick wetsuit at home. Real nice.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but Wednesday afternoon, the 26th of August, is lookin’ clean. The swell is 4 ft from the south with a 12-second period, and the wind is a light cross-off from the west at 6 mph. That’s a recipe for clean, fun lines. The combined energy is moderate (476), so not huge, but plenty of fun for a beginner to intermediate.

Thursday the 27th is a write-off, with onshore wind and small, messy waves. Not worth paddling out.

Friday the 28th of August is a solid little window. Morning and afternoon both have clean conditions with 2 ft of swell from the SSW, a very long 19-second period, and light cross-off winds. That long period means the waves will have good shape and a bit of punch, but the beach break might get a little too straight. Still, for a mellow day, it’s a good call.

Saturday the 29th gets a bit more energy. The afternoon has 3 ft from the SSW, 16-second period, and clean cross-off wind. The combined energy is up to 513, so it’s got more push. Good for a bit of a step up.

Sunday the 30th is okay but not great, with cross-on and cross-off winds making it a bit tricky. The swell is still there but the quality drops.

Monday the 31st is another day to skip. Onshore winds and poor surf.

We get a bit of a lull through the start of September, but keep an eye on Wednesday the 2nd of September. Morning and afternoon both have 3 ft S swell, 11-second period, and clean cross-off winds. Not huge, but definitely surfable.

Now, the real standout is Thursday the 3rd of September. Morning has 4 ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, and the afternoon bumps up to 5 ft from the SSW with a 12-second period. Winds are light and cross-off, and the combined energy is strong, hitting 925 in the morning and 942 in the afternoon. That’s the biggest and best-looking window in the whole forecast. The swell is solid, the vibes are clean, and it’s pointing right at the optimum SW direction. This is your day to call in sick.

After that, the surf drops back to smaller, cleaner waves from the 4th to the 6th, with 3 ft SSW swell and decent winds. The 7th and 8th get smaller and more marginal, with a drop to 1 ft to 2 ft, though the long period keeps it interesting.

The 9th of September is another promising one. The afternoon has 4 ft from the south, 12-second period, and clean cross-off wind. Combined energy is 669, so it’s got some grunt. That’s a solid second-chance day.

The 10th is back to clean, smaller 3 ft SSW swell. Good for a relaxed session.

Overall, the best windows are the 28th of August for a clean, long-period day, and the 3rd of September for the biggest, punchiest swell of the forecast. The 9th of September is also worth a look if you’re around.

Rusty.

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