Surf Forecasts:
Point Mugu surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 697 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with SW 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 (Aug 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| 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 get into the outlook for our stretch of coast.
We’ve got a quiet start, but there’s some life coming through later in the week and into the following days. The water’s sitting at 71°, which is 7° warmer than normal for this time of year—that’s seriously unusual, so you’ll be surfing in bathwater.
Let’s kick it off with Point Mugu. For Monday afternoon, the 24th of August, we’re seeing a tiny 1ft SW swell with a very long 17-second period. That’s classic groundswell, but the height is small. Winds are cross-off from the WNW at 12 mph, so it’s clean, but the combined energy is only 221—pretty weak. The surf report says poor conditions. Nothing worth rushing for.
Tuesday morning the 25th keeps things marginal. Swell bumps to 2ft from the SW, still a long 16-second period, but winds turn cross-shore from the WSW at 6 mph. We get a bit more energy at 264, but it’s still a light cross-shore with ripples. Not a standout.
Tuesday afternoon is more of the same—2ft SW swell, 16 seconds, clean with a cross-off breeze from the WNW at 9 mph. Energy hits 304 now, but the commentary says marginal. We’re waiting.
Now, Wednesday the 26th gives us something to talk about. Morning brings a jump to 4ft from the S, period dropping to 13 seconds. Winds are glassy-light from the WSW at only 3 mph. That’s near-perfect conditions for a clean face. The energy? 726—that’s moderate to strong. The report still says marginal for the morning, but that’s likely tide-related. This is the first real chance for a fun session.
Wednesday afternoon keeps the 4ft S swell, period 12 seconds, with a cross-off breeze from the W at 9 mph. Energy is 650, and now the report says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s your window. If you can get out, this is a solid option for a beginner-friendly wave at Point Mugu.
The rest of the week and into the weekend stays in the 2ft to 3ft range, mostly from the SSW, with periods ranging from 12 to 19 seconds. The longer-period swells are best at a point break like this—they’ll hold shape and give you longer gaps between sets. Winds are mostly cross-off or light cross-shore, keeping it clean. But nothing else really jumps out as a standout.
Saturday the 29th afternoon is worth a mention: 3ft SSW swell, 16-second period, light cross-off breeze at 6 mph, clean. Combined energy at 517. But it’s still not a big day.
Fast forward to Sunday, the 6th of September. The morning session shows 3ft from the SSW, 14 seconds, cross-off from the W at 9 mph, and the report says “expect good surf conditions.” Energy is only 313, so it’s not powerful, but the conditions are clean.
Then Monday the 7th of September morning brings another clean call: 2ft S swell, very long 17-second period, light cross-off from the W at 9 mph. Energy 283. It’s small but clean. A longboarder’s dream.
Tuesday the 8th of September afternoon rounds out the forecast: 3ft from the SSW, 15-second period, light cross-off from the W at 6 mph. Energy 467, and the report says good surf. A nice way to close out the run.
Overall, the standout window is Wednesday the 26th of August—especially the afternoon—when the swell hits 4ft with clean conditions and moderate energy. That’s the one to aim for. The rest is small but clean fun, best on a log or a fish. Crowds at Point Mugu can show up sometimes, so be ready for company.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
101 | 173 | 169 | 127 | 282 | 563 | 513 | 327 | 330 | 264 | 202 | 312 | 329 | 582 | 464 | 493 | 475 | 344 | 305 | 236 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 7:50PM1.67m | 9:28AM1.21m | 8:24PM1.74m | 9:46AM1.27m | 8:57PM1.77m | 10:05AM1.34m | 9:29PM1.76m | 10:27AM1.42m | 10:03PM1.69m | 10:50AM1.49m | 10:39PM1.58m | 11:15AM1.56m | 11:20PM1.41m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:08AM-0.05m | 2:26PM0.67m | 3:33AM-0.08m | 2:58PM0.58m | 3:56AM-0.08m | 3:32PM0.49m | 4:20AM-0.05m | 4:08PM0.41m | 4:43AM0.02m | 4:46PM0.34m | 5:07AM0.13m | 5:30PM0.30m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 13 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | W 6 |
101 | 173 | 169 | 90 | 282 | 563 | 513 | 327 | 330 | 264 | 175 | 83 | 329 | 582 | 464 | 493 | 475 | 344 | 305 | 41 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 16 | SSE 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | S 9 | W 6 | W 5 | S 8 | S 9 | W 6 | W 5 | SSW 14 |
50 | 126 | 89 | 127 | 145 | 159 | 121 | 106 | 75 | 74 | 202 | 312 | 56 | 54 | 21 | 12 | 6 | 41 | 21 | 236 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | W 5 | W 4 | S 13 | SW 16 | W 15 | SW 20 | WSW 4 | WSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 13 | W 10 | WSW 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 |
70 | 11 | 6 | 87 | 124 | 4 | 16 | 3 | 48 | 84 | 63 | 30 | 33 | 35 | 22 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 20 | 60 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 6 | W 7 | W 5 | W 6 | — | W 7 | W 7 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 46 | 166 | 107 | 34 | 109 | — | 131 | 176 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 76 | 5 | 45 | 45 | 5 | 45 | 0 | 5 | 63 | 45 | 0 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 34 | 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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