Point Mugu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Point Mugu. There’s a bit of a wait before the surf really turns on, but when it does, we’ve got a couple of clean, small days that’ll be perfect for a beginner or anyone wanting a longboard glide.

The first decent wave window kicks off Monday afternoon, July 6th. The water is sitting at 65°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so a spring suit or a shorty will do you fine. Swell is tiny, around 2ft from the SSW, but that period is a very long 20 seconds – proper groundswell energy. Combined swell energy is moderate (422). Because that period is so long, the waves might break a bit straight at a beach setup, but at a point break like Point Mugu you’ll get longer, more drawn-out lines. Winds are cross-offshore from the west at 9 mph, keeping the faces clean. It won’t be big, but it’ll be glassy and fun. Crowds can sometimes show up here, but with these small waves it should be pretty mellow and they’re all beginners anyway.

Tuesday morning, July 7th, builds a touch. Swell bumps up to 3ft from the SSW, period still a very long 18 seconds, and combined energy is moderate (531). Clean cross-off winds again from the west. Plenty of push for the size. The morning looks like the pick because the wind will be lightest. Afternoon holds similar, 3ft with cross-off breeze. The best of the whole run is probably Tuesday morning – small but clean, with that long-period energy making every wave count.

Wednesday, July 8th stays consistent. Morning swell is 3ft, SSW, 16-second period, combined energy 512. Winds shift to a lighter WSW at 6 mph, cross-off and glassy. Wednesday afternoon is the same deal, 3ft, light WNW wind. This stretch from Monday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon is where the score is at.

Then things get messy. Thursday July 9th sees a cross-shore wind and the wave quality drops to marginal – still surfable if you’re keen, but bumpy. Friday July 10th through to the end of the second week is mostly onshore wind and poor conditions, with swell dropping below 2ft. There’s a brief spike on Saturday July 18th where the swell picks up to 3ft from the SSE with very long 18-second period and combined energy jumping to strong (629), but the wind is onshore (SSE), making it a choppy mess. That one is more interesting for kite surfers than paddle surfers.

Overall, the standout window is Monday afternoon July 6th through Wednesday afternoon July 8th. Tuesday morning, July 7th is the pick of the bunch: clean cross-off wind, waist-high groundswell, and that long period doing the work for you. A solid session for a learner or a cruiser.

Rusty.

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