Point Mugu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Point Mugu.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a quiet start. The first few days are a bit of a write-off. Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd are offering up tiny, weak swell with a combined energy reading of 118 to 278, and the wind is mostly cross or cross-off, but the wave heights are barely 1.3ft. It’s surfable but very ordinary. The water is a standout though – it’s a full 5.6° warmer than usual for this time of year, sitting at 69.8°. That’s a real surprise, like a warm bath.

Things start to perk up on Monday the 24th. The morning sees a cleaner outlook with light cross-offshore winds and a 1.6ft swell from the SW, with a period of 18 seconds. The energy is climbing to 318. It’s a small wave, but that long period means it’s proper groundswell and will have some shape. The setup is better for the point, as that long period stuff can run a bit straight on a beach break.

The real standout is shaping up for Wednesday the 26th. The afternoon shows a clean 3.9ft swell from the south (14-second period) with light, almost glassy winds. The combined energy jumps to 1050, which is a solid push. That’s a fun, clean size, not too big for most, and the wind window looks excellent. That’s your call for the first week.

There’s a bit of a lull through the end of August and into the start of September, with smaller, less energetic swells, and some onshore winds. It’s not terrible, but it’s not worth rushing out for.

Then hold on for the second week. The morning of Thursday, September 4th, shows a 3.9ft SSW swell (19-second period) with a huge energy push of 1086. The wind is light, but it’s a cross-shore, so it might be a little bumpy. The real magic is on the horizon for Saturday, September 5th. The morning looks primo, with a 4.3ft SSW groundswell (18-second period) and a clean cross-offshore breeze. The energy is 1256, a strong, powerful swell. That’s a big, clean, long-period swell that’s going to wrap around the point perfectly. It’s a little more size, so it’s getting into the territory where it’s better for intermediate and up.

And then, the final cherry on top – Sunday, September 6th. The forecast shows glassy conditions, both morning and afternoon, with a 3.9ft to 4.6ft southerly swell. The energy is high, 909 to 1017, and we’re talking glassy, offshore winds. That’s the best of the whole run. Clean, punchy, and with that size, the point will be peeling.

Crowds at Point Mugu can be a factor sometimes, so for that Sunday, get there early.

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