Point Mugu Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.10° N 119.11° W

Point Mugu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Mugu sea temperature is
20.6° C
3.3° 

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 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SW swell with 664 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (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 Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. 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 0.9m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) 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 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 20th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 23rd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 25th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 21s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Mugu over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Lets see what we’ve got cooking for the next couple of weeks.

Alright, so for the Point Mugu area, we’ve got a whole lot of small, clean surf on the horizon. It’s not gonna be a giant-swell party, but for those of us on logs, fishes, or mid-lengths, there’s a ton of fun to be had. The water is unusually warm right now, a solid 69°, feeling much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick rubber at home.

We kick off on Monday, July 20th with some afternoon waves. It’s a bit small, around 3ft of S swell, but the wind is a light cross-offshore breeze, keeping things clean. The wave energy is moderate (516). It’s a gentle start.

Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd stay very similar. We’re looking at knee-to-waist high lines, mostly from the SSW, with that same light, cross-off wind cleaning things up. The waves are a little inconsistent, but the quality is there for a relaxed session. Energy levels stay moderate (around 375-580).

Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th see a tiny bump in size, hitting about 4ft to 4ft, still from the S. The wind stays light, with Friday morning glassing off completely with a slight air. The energy is building nicely, hitting 963 Friday morning, which is the most punch we’ve seen so far. This is a real sweet spot for the logs.

Now, Saturday July 25th is the first real standout. We’ve got a very long period SW groundswell coming in at 21 seconds. The swell height is only 2ft, but that period is pure magic. These waves will have real shape and push, and with a light cross-off breeze, it’s going to be absolutely gorgeous out there. The energy is still strong (716). This is a morning for the classic Californian point-break glide.

The following week continues with the same theme. Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th offer more clean, small lines from the SSW and SW. The winds stay light and cross-off, with the 27th afternoon looking particularly sweet with a “very good” forecast.

Tuesday the 28th we get a bit of a downer. The wind swings onshore from the SSE, making things a bit bumpy. It’s a skip day.

We drift through the end of July and into early August with the same small, clean conditions. The wind is mostly light, with a mix of cross and cross-off. The swell is a persistent 3ft to 4ft from the SSW. The standouts in this stretch are the afternoons with the WNW cross-off breeze.

Then, we hit another standout. On Friday, July 31st, the swell size jumps up to 5ft from the SSE. That’s getting into fun territory, but the real kicker is the energy. The combined energy hits 1140, which is strong. The afternoon is clean with a cross-off. This is a proper session.

The top of the heap, though, is Saturday, August 1st. The swell is running a solid 6ft from the S. That’s a bit too much for the beginners (over 5ft), but for the experienced crew, it’s going to be pumping. The morning is glassy with a slight air, and the afternoon brings a clean cross-off wind. The wave energy is very strong, hitting 1198 in the morning and 1068 in the afternoon. This is the biggest, cleanest, and most powerful window in the entire 16-day run. Don’t miss it.

After that, the surf backs off quickly. Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd are much smaller, and the wind gets a bit tricky. By Tuesday, August 4th, we’re back to small, clean lines from the SSE, with another very good afternoon session on the cards.

So, to wrap it up: The whole run is small and clean, perfect for the longboard and mid-length crew. The two absolute standouts to circle on your calendar are the long-period, glassy Saturday morning on July 25th, and the biggest, most powerful day of the whole forecast on Saturday, August 1st. Get on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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S
11
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
S
14
1.1
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13
1
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13
0.8
SSW
15
1.2
S
13
1.1
S
13
0.7
SW
21
0.7
SW
21
0.6
SW
21
0.9
SW
20
0.8
SSW
19
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
235
330
298
353
362
330
264
338
423
330
292
503
404
467
467
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552
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455
Wind (km/h)
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W
5
SSW
10
S
15
W
5
NW
15
W
20
WNW
5
WNW
15
W
15
WNW
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WSW
5
WSW
15
WNW
0
SSE
15
W
15
WNW
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W
10
WSW
10
WNW
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Wind State
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High Tide
3:12PM1.44m
3:43AM0.90m
4:04PM1.46m
6:01AM0.83m
5:00PM1.48m
8:00AM0.89m
5:55PM1.52m
8:56AM0.97m
6:44PM1.57m
9:26AM1.02m
7:28PM1.63m
9:49AM1.06m
8:06PM1.70m
Low Tide
10:19PM0.48m
9:00AM0.57m
11:52PM0.37m
9:48AM0.73m
1:04AM0.23m
11:01AM0.84m
1:56AM0.11m
12:18PM0.88m
2:36AM0.01m
1:15PM0.86m
3:09AM-0.06m
1:59PM0.81m
3:40AM-0.11m
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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.

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