Point Mugu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your coffee or whatever gets you going, and let’s get into it. Point Mugu’s the only break on the menu for this 16-day stretch, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The water’s running a full 3° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s way above average, so you’ll be shedding the wetsuit or going with a shorty for sure.

Right now, and for the first few days, it’s flat. Seriously flat. We’re talking ankle-snappers at best. Friday the 21st through Sunday the 23rd are all poor surf conditions with tiny 1ft to 2ft swell. The wind is light, but it’s mostly cross or cross-off, so it’s clean, but there’s just no energy. The combined swell energy is a measly 122 to 240, which is super weak. Not worth paddling out for.

Monday the 24th is where things start to get interesting. The morning shows a little bump to 2ft from the S with a 14-second period, and clean cross-off winds. The combined energy climbs to 276 – still moderate, but it’s a start. The real standout for the week is Tuesday the 25th. The afternoon session is your best bet: 3ft of S swell, 15-second period, clean cross-off breeze, and the combined energy hits 504. That’s moderate energy, but it’s the best-looking window in the first week. Small but clean and fun.

Wednesday the 26th morning gets a bit of a bump to 4ft from the S, but the wind is cross-on and it’s a bit junky. The afternoon cleans up nicely with cross-off wind and 4ft swell. The energy is solid at 624. Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th keep the momentum going. Friday afternoon is a highlight: 2ft from the SSW with a long 19-second period, clean winds, and combined energy of 534. That long period will give you some nice lines at Point Mugu, but it might break a bit too straight – still, it’s a good session.

The weekend of the 30th and 31st sees a bit of a drop-off. Saturday afternoon the 29th has 4ft from the SSW with clean wind, but it’s not quite as crisp. The swell energy is still decent at 638, but the morning sessions are a bit messy with cross-shore wind. By Monday the 31st, we’re back to poor conditions with tiny swell.

Looking into the first week of September, it’s a slow grind. Tuesday the 1st has a few surfable moments but nothing special. Wednesday the 2nd morning has 3ft from the S, but it’s cross-shore and weak. The only real bright spot in the second week is Saturday the 5th. Morning looks good: 3ft from the SSW, 16-second period, clean cross-off wind, and combined energy of 488. That’s a solid, promising session, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

Overall, the best waves are on Tuesday the 25th afternoon and Friday the 28th afternoon. Both are small but clean, with good period and light wind. The rest of the time, it’s either flat or only marginal. Don’t hold your breath for anything big.

Rusty.

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