Surf Forecasts:
Point Mugu surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 697 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period with S 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. 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 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Mugu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed night, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat night, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 |
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240 | 136 | 192 | 202 | 312 | 329 | 582 | 464 | 493 | 475 | 344 | 305 | 233 | 178 | 118 | 235 | 202 | 163 | 290 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:57PM1.77m | 10:05AM1.34m | 9:29PM1.76m | 10:27AM1.42m | 10:03PM1.69m | 10:50AM1.49m | 10:39PM1.58m | 11:15AM1.56m | 11:20PM1.41m | 11:44AM1.61m | 00:07AM1.22m | 12:17PM1.63m | 1:10AM1.01m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:56AM-0.08m | 3:32PM0.49m | 4:20AM-0.05m | 4:08PM0.41m | 4:43AM0.02m | 4:46PM0.34m | 5:07AM0.13m | 5:30PM0.30m | 5:30AM0.27m | 6:19PM0.28m | 5:54AM0.43m | 7:20PM0.29m | |||||||
— | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | W 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | W 6 | SSW 14 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 |
240 | 136 | 192 | 128 | 312 | 329 | 582 | 464 | 493 | 113 | 344 | 305 | 41 | 178 | 113 | 235 | 202 | 163 | 290 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | S 10 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | S 9 | S 9 | W 6 | W 5 | S 9 | SSW 16 | W 6 | W 5 | SSW 14 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 |
104 | 94 | 103 | 202 | 60 | 57 | 50 | 20 | 13 | 475 | 39 | 14 | 233 | 72 | 118 | 99 | 44 | 44 | 80 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SW 13 | W 6 | SW 13 | S 8 | S 8 | W 9 | S 9 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 12 | W 5 | S 14 | W 5 | SSW 18 | S 14 | W 9 |
2 | 75 | 36 | 63 | 9 | 44 | 22 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 38 | 57 | 73 | 13 | 103 | 11 | 31 | 57 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | W 6 | — | W 5 | W 7 | — | W 7 | W 6 | — | WSW 5 | W 5 | W 3 | W 3 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | 166 | — | 20 | 329 | — | 107 | 135 | — | 4 | 25 | 5 | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 67 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 236 | 0 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 18 | 0 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 120 | 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.
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