
Surf Forecasts:
Point Mugu surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 352 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 0.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Mugu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's coming down the line for our little stretch of coast.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: the next week and a half is looking pretty flat and sad. We're talking about small, weak surf with energy readings struggling to climb out of the low hundreds. Water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about. The first glimmer of something worthwhile doesn't show up until Saturday, the 8th, and even then it's a game of patience.
Now, let's get into the nitty-gritty. The best of the best, the one standout in this 16-day window, is shaping up for Saturday afternoon, the 8th. We’ve got a 2ft swell from the SSW, with a period of 16 seconds. That's a long-period groundswell, which means it'll have some punch and shape, but it might also make the waves a bit walled-up at the beach. The real beauty here is the wind – it's swinging light and cross-offshore from the W at 6 mph. That's a clean, glassy forecast, and the guidance says to expect good surf conditions. The combined energy is moderate at 268 (moderate). This is your window. Point Mugu is the spot, fairly exposed to the SW with optimum swell from that direction, and it's a fairly consistent break. Crowds are possible there, so be ready to share.
Before that, we've got a long stretch of nothing. From now through Friday the 7th, it's a grind of tiny, weak swell with mostly onshore or cross-shore winds. The wave energy is pitiful, mostly under 100 (weak). The best you'll get is a few clean but tiny waves on Saturday afternoon the 1st and Sunday afternoon the 2nd, with 2ft and 1ft SSW swell respectively and a clean cross-off wind. But honestly, it's barely a ripple.
After the 8th, the swell drops back to tiny again. The morning of the 11th has a small 1ft bump, but it's cross-on. The afternoon of the 11th cleans up a bit with a 2ft SW swell, 18-second period, and clean cross-off wind, but it's still very ordinary. The following week, the 13th through the 16th, is more of the same: small, weak, and mostly messy. The morning of the 15th shows a 2ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, but it's cross-shore, and the energy is a moderate 311. It's a marginal call.
So, to sum it up: the next 7 days are a write-off for anything fun. Keep your eyes on Saturday afternoon, the 8th, at Point Mugu. That's where the cleanest, most promising waves will be. After that, it's a whole lot of waiting.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 13 | SSW 13 | S 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
215 | 187 | 71 | 51 | 48 | 47 | 43 | 42 | 40 | 59 | 56 | 54 | 71 | 71 | 97 | 64 | 85 | 82 | 212 | 210 | 240 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | cross | glassy | on | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 12:12PM1.32m | 11:28PM1.52m | 12:41PM1.37m | 00:09AM1.34m | 1:14PM1.43m | 1:02AM1.12m | 1:53PM1.49m | 2:21AM0.91m | 2:45PM1.54m | 4:44AM0.80m | 3:50PM1.61m | 7:10AM0.87m | 5:04PM1.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:41PM0.57m | 6:19AM0.09m | 6:32PM0.55m | 6:44AM0.23m | 7:35PM0.52m | 7:11AM0.39m | 8:58PM0.47m | 7:41AM0.55m | 10:39PM0.36m | 8:24AM0.71m | 00:09AM0.17m | 9:54AM0.83m | 1:14AM-0.03m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 13 | W 5 | WSW 5 | SW 15 | W 5 | WSW 5 | SW 14 | W 4 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
215 | 187 | 71 | 51 | 48 | 9 | 9 | 42 | 12 | 7 | 56 | 16 | 7 | 71 | 10 | 64 | 85 | 61 | 212 | 210 | 240 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | WSW 5 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 |
8 | 48 | 54 | 26 | 46 | 44 | 43 | 41 | 39 | 59 | 23 | 54 | 71 | 12 | 97 | 4 | 40 | 82 | 84 | 82 | 65 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | W 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 9 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 12 | S 10 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 9 | S 12 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 |
35 | 6 | 47 | 49 | 26 | 47 | 22 | 21 | 40 | 23 | 8 | 42 | 33 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | — | — | WSW 3 | — | W 5 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 9 | — |
— | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | 3 | — | 17 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 73 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 73 | 236 | 16 | 73 | 45 | 0 | 70 | 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.











