Surf Forecasts:
Point Mugu surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s period, S swell with 2,276 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 2.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 15s |
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 pipe at Point Mugu.
We’ve got a slow start with just small, weak stuff that’s not worth paddling out for. But patience pays off – there’s a real window of quality opening up as we head into the first weekend and beyond. The water is sitting at a balmy 73°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year – you’ll be comfortable in just a spring suit.
It’s quiet and pretty ordinary right through Tuesday (Sept 1) and Wednesday. The swell is tiny, around 2ft to 2ft, and winds are cross or cross-off, so nothing to get excited about with combined energy sitting between 188 and 287 – that’s weak.
Thursday the 3rd afternoon brings a jump in the swell period to 18 seconds – that’s a proper long-period groundswell – but the height is still only 2ft and combined energy hits 470 (moderate). Still marginal, but you can see the engine starting.
Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th see the swell building slowly. By Saturday afternoon, we’ve got 4ft from the SSE with a 14-second period, and combined energy is up at 926 (moderate). The wind is cross-off and clean. It’s not the standout yet, but it’s getting there.
The real standout comes Sunday the 6th. Sunday morning is where you want to be. The swell is 5ft from the south, period 14 seconds, and combined energy is 1023 (moderate). But the kicker? Glassy conditions. That’s right, glassy. A light S wind of just 5 km/h and the ocean is like a mirror. This will be the cleanest surf of the whole run. The break handles SW swell best, and the S direction is close enough to deliver nice lines. Beginners should be fine at this size.
By Monday the 7th, the swell really cranks up. We’re looking at 8ft from the south with 15-second periods and combined energy of 2312 (strong). The wind is offshore from the NNW at 10 km/h. This is excellent, powerful surf, but at over 7ft it’s for experienced surfers only. The long period will make for clean, powerful peaks, but beach breaks might get a bit straight – Point Mugu as a point/reef setup will love it.
After that, the surf slowly fades through the second week. Tuesday the 8th still has 5ft from the south with clean cross-off wind, but the period drops to 11 seconds and energy dips. From Wednesday the 9th onward, we’re back to waist-high or smaller, with weak energy under 350. The last few days from the 14th to the 16th are flat and ordinary – swells around 1ft with long periods that just don’t have any push.
So to sum it up: don’t bother until Saturday the 5th afternoon. Sunday the 6th morning is the absolute gem – glassy, clean, chest-high south swell. Monday the 7th is the big one for experts. After that, it’s a slow fade into small, forgettable surf. Get out there while it’s good.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 |
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99 | 83 | 79 | 131 | 157 | 197 | 115 | 327 | 404 | 364 | 427 | 402 | 529 | 507 | 553 | 747 | 1028 | 1649 | 2276 | 2107 | 1379 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:17PM1.63m | 1:10AM1.01m | 1:00PM1.63m | 2:58AM0.86m | 1:58PM1.60m | 3:23PM1.59m | 7:28AM1.02m | 4:56PM1.64m | 7:54AM1.14m | 6:12PM1.74m | 8:21AM1.25m | 7:11PM1.84m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 7:20PM0.29m | 6:18AM0.59m | 8:42PM0.28m | 6:43AM0.75m | 10:26PM0.23m | 11:57PM0.09m | 10:26AM0.96m | 00:59AM-0.05m | 12:11PM0.86m | 1:46AM-0.16m | 1:15PM0.70m | 2:26AM-0.22m | |||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 11 | 5 | 1 |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | W 6 | W 5 | SW 18 | W 6 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 |
83 | 83 | 47 | 131 | 157 | 52 | 27 | 327 | 58 | 364 | 427 | 366 | 529 | 507 | 553 | 747 | 1028 | 1649 | 2276 | 2107 | 1379 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 5 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | — | SSW 19 | — | — |
99 | 68 | 67 | 12 | 129 | 145 | 106 | 113 | 404 | 114 | 138 | 402 | 387 | 382 | 367 | 246 | 193 | — | 36 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 8 | SSW 17 | SW 15 | S 13 | SSW 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 19 | SW 11 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — |
6 | 50 | 79 | 95 | 1 | 197 | 115 | 30 | 65 | 102 | 93 | 60 | 56 | 37 | 15 | 30 | 29 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 4 | W 5 | — | WSW 4 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | WNW 4 |
— | 6 | 27 | — | 6 | 150 | 62 | 12 | 182 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 49 | — | — | 18 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 76 | 10 | 0 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 236 | 0 | 67 | 6 | 0 | 128 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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.
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