
Surf Forecasts:
Point Mugu surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 637 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s 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 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s is also forecast. 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 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Mugu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it. We've got a bit of a slow spell on the cards for the Point Mugu area. Looking at the full 16-day run, we're not seeing any proper standout days that'll have you rushing for your board. The whole period is littered with marginal to poor conditions, and the swell is tiny.
The water temp is running much warmer than normal at 71°F, a full 7°F above the seasonal average – that's very unusual.
We kick off Sunday the 9th of August with pretty average conditions. There's a small 2ft SSW swell pushing through with a 15-second period, giving the water some energy (251), but the wind is a light cross-onshore, messing with the surface. Not great.
The pattern doesn't improve much. Monday through Wednesday of the first week sees the swell drop to around 2ft to 2ft, with periods varying between 13 and 18 seconds. The winds are light, but mostly cross or cross-on, so the face isn't clean. The combined energy is moderate, sitting around 200 to 258, but it's just not translating to good rideable waves.
Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th are a bit of a tease. The swell bumps up a touch to 2ft and 2ft, and the period stretches to 19 and 18 seconds respectively. The energy jumps notably, especially Friday afternoon hitting 529 (moderate energy), and the wind goes cross-offshore, cleaning it up nicely. The surf is still marginal though, with only questionable conditions noted. It's small, long-period groundswell – the kind that can break a bit too straight at a beach break like Point Mugu, so temper expectations.
The following weekend, Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th of August, is probably the closest we get to a highlight. The swell holds around 3ft with a 16-second period, and the energy is solid (492 and 437). The wind on Sunday morning is light cross-offshore, and the forecast actually mentions "good surf conditions" – the only time in the whole run. At 3ft, this is small and clean, alright for the beginners this spot is suited for. But it's not big, not powerful. The crowds are a possibility here, as they are "sometimes" an issue.
After that, it fades again. From Monday the 17th onward, it's back to tiny 2ft to 3ft surf with inconsistent winds. There's a brief pulse on the 23rd of August with a 2ft, 19-second swell and moderate energy (306), but it's accompanied by a cross-onshore breeze and poor surf conditions. Not worth a special trip.
Overall, if you're itching for a paddle, the best bet is the morning of Sunday the 16th of August. It's clean, small, and about as good as this forecast gets. Everything else is a pass.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
228 | 167 | 165 | 145 | 101 | 99 | 96 | 154 | 207 | 143 | 173 | 206 | 166 | 196 | 191 | 201 | 280 | 637 | 412 | 447 | 436 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:45AM1.10m | 7:13PM1.94m | 9:18AM1.20m | 8:06PM2.03m | 9:50AM1.29m | 8:55PM2.07m | 10:23AM1.38m | 9:40PM2.02m | 10:55AM1.45m | 10:25PM1.91m | 11:28AM1.50m | 11:08PM1.72m | 12:01PM1.53m | 11:53PM1.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:00PM0.77m | 2:49AM-0.33m | 2:00PM0.66m | 3:29AM-0.39m | 2:51PM0.54m | 4:07AM-0.39m | 3:40PM0.44m | 4:42AM-0.32m | 4:27PM0.37m | 5:16AM-0.19m | 5:15PM0.34m | 5:47AM-0.02m | 6:05PM0.34m | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
228 | 167 | 165 | 145 | 101 | 99 | 96 | 154 | 207 | 143 | 173 | 206 | 166 | 196 | 191 | 171 | 169 | 637 | 412 | 447 | 436 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | S 10 | S 9 | SW 10 | SW 13 |
4 | 33 | 31 | 63 | 97 | 96 | 54 | 50 | 56 | 26 | 50 | 40 | 61 | 39 | 33 | 201 | 280 | 45 | 25 | 25 | 44 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SSW 21 | SW 9 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 15 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 23 | WSW 12 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | S 11 | S 10 | WSW 9 | SW 11 | S 10 | S 10 |
19 | 45 | 13 | 11 | 39 | 21 | 50 | 54 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 10 | 14 | 44 | 75 | 59 | 80 | 15 | 42 | 19 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 9 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | W 6 | WNW 11 | — | WNW 12 | W 9 | — | W 8 | — | — | W 6 | WNW 3 | WSW 8 | W 3 | W 4 |
— | 13 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | 25 | — | 28 | 24 | — | 11 | — | — | 11 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 236 | 45 | 0 | 236 | 45 | 0 | 62 | 6 | 0 | 236 | 45 | 0 | 74 | 45 | 0 | 209 | 45 | 0 | 83 | 45 | 0 |
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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.











