Point Mugu Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.10° N 119.11° W

Point Mugu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Mugu sea temperature is
22.6°C
4.8° 

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 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 751 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 19s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) 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 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 19s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 29th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 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, Rusty here. Let's look at what's on offer for our local stretch.

Alright, let's be real, the next week or so looks pretty ordinary, with small, inconsistent swell. But the good news is the wind looks promising, especially for those afternoon sessions. The biggest problem is the lack of size. We’re looking at a long run of small waves, with a bit of a pick-up towards the end of the first week and into the second.

The standout period, and the best bet overall, is going to be Friday the 4th of September through Monday the 7th of September. The swell will be a consistent 3 ft from the SSW, with a long period of 16 to 14 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and the energy will be moderate, sitting around 600 all the way down to 341 on the Monday. The wind will be clean and cross-offshore from the WNW or glassy, making for some really clean conditions. This is when Point Mugu will be at its most fun.

Now, for a specific call: Saturday morning, September 5th. You’ll get 3 ft of SSW swell with a 16-second period, and the wind will be light and cross-off from the W. Combined energy is 469, so a moderate amount of push. The water is much warmer than normal for this time of year at 73°, so no wetsuit needed. It’s a fairly consistent break, but it can get a crowd "sometimes", so get in early.

If you’re a beginner, this is about the size you want, no bigger than 3 ft. For the more experienced crew, the long period (over 15 seconds) will make it break a bit straight at the beach, but it'll offer up some better shaped lines and longer waits between sets, meaning easier paddling. The 3 ft days on Saturday the 29th and Wednesday the 9th are also manageable for learners.

There’s a big gap in quality from the start until that Friday the 4th. The first few days will have surfable 2 ft to 3 ft waves, but it’s just not that exciting. Tuesday the 1st of September is looking particularly flat and poor, with 1 ft to 2 ft waves. The conditions clean up nicely in the afternoons though.

Later in the outlook, around Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th, the swell drops back down to 2 ft to 3 ft from the S and SW, but the energy is still there. The wind stays cross-off in the afternoons, so you’ll get clean but small waves. It might be worth a look if you’re desperate for a paddle.

Overall, there’s no big, pumping swell on the cards, but with clean winds and consistent groundswell from the SSW, the first weekend of September is your window. Don’t expect barrels, just some clean, fun lines.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
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2
1
1
2
2
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
19
1
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.8
S
12
0.9
S
12
1
S
13
0.9
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
329
582
563
493
568
417
334
236
180
144
101
101
169
228
324
257
538
467
329
283
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
5
WNW
10
WSW
10
W
10
WNW
10
WSW
15
W
5
W
10
SSW
15
W
0
SSW
10
SW
15
WNW
5
NW
10
WSW
15
WNW
5
W
10
W
10
WNW
10
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
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cross-off
glassy
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
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
1:00PM1.63m
2:58AM0.86m
1:58PM1.60m
Low Tide
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
6:18AM0.59m
8:42PM0.28m
6:43AM0.75m
10:26PM0.23m
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6:26
6:28
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6:28
6:30
6:31
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7:28
7:25
7:24
7:23
7:22
7:21
7:20
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Temp °C
26
26
24
25
23
22
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Feels °C
27
28
24
25
22
22
22
20
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18
21
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21
21
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22
21
20
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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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