Point Mugu Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.10° N 119.11° W

Point Mugu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Mugu sea temperature is
21.9° C
4.1° 

Point Mugu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Point Mugu surf forecast from 9 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, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s 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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 1.0m 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 9th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
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

Gather 'round, surf rats. Rusty here, looking at the next few weeks for our stretch of coast, and I gotta be straight with you—it’s a waiting game. The swell is small, the energy is weak, and we’re looking at a lot of days where you’d be better off waxing your board at home than paddling out. The good news? There are a couple of windows where things line up just right, and the water is something to talk about.

The first real chance to get wet comes up on Wednesday, the 12th of August, in the afternoon. Point Mugu is our only game in town, a beginner-friendly spot that’s fairly consistent with a Southerly exposure. The ocean is pumped with a weirdly warm anomaly—water temps are sitting at 71°, which is a full 7° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s very unusual, feels like bathwater. The swell is a tiny 2ft from the SSW, with a long period of 16 seconds, giving it a bit of groundswell character, but the combined energy is only 267 (moderate energy). The wind is going cross-offshore from the West at 15 km/h, which cleans it right up. It’ll be small and clean—fun for a log if you’ve got one.

Now, hold tight for the real standout. Friday morning, the 14th of August, is where it’s at. The same SSW groundswell bumps up to a 2ft face but with a very long period of 19 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 401 (strong wave energy). That’s a lot of push for a small height, meaning those sets will have real shape and power. The magic is the wind—dead glassy, 5 km/h from the SW. That’s pure, silky, unbroken lines. This is a reefy point-style setup at Mugu, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely. For a surfer who reads the ocean, this is your session. It’ll be small, but glassy, clean, and the energy is substantial. Expect it to be *smooth*.

Saturday morning, the 15th of August, continues the theme with a 3ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and energy at 469 (strong wave energy). The wind is cross-off from the West at 15 km/h, keeping it clean. It’s a touch bigger, but still very manageable, and the consistency will be there. Not quite the glassy magic of Friday, but a solid option.

After that, the swell drops off a cliff. From Sunday, the 16th, through the end of the window on the 23rd, we’re looking at a 7-day stretch of poor, marginal, or very ordinary conditions. The swell drops to 1ft to 3ft, the periods shorten, and the combined energy dips back into the 100s and low 200s. Most days are cross-on or just messy. There’s a brief moment on Tuesday morning, the 18th, with a 3ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and energy at 318, with light cross-off wind from the West at 10 km/h—clean-ish, but not worth writing home about. The rest is a desert. Honestly, don’t bother after the 15th.

So, the pick of the fortnight is clear: Friday the 14th of August, early morning. Glassy, long-period groundswell, warm bathwater, and that point will offer the best shaped waves of the whole outlook. Saturday the 15th is a strong backup. Otherwise, get your chores done.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly 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
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Thursday
13
Friday
14
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1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SW
19
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.5
SW
17
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
291
228
167
165
145
101
99
96
154
207
143
173
206
166
196
188
201
280
637
Wind (km/h)
5
W
10
SSW
15
W
5
SSE
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
SE
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
WNW
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
W
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
NW
10
WSW
15
WNW
10
W
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
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cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
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
Low Tide
2:05AM-0.20m
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
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7:50
7:49
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Temp °C
21
23
23
21
22
22
21
22
22
20
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Feels °C
22
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21
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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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