Point Mugu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, this is Rusty, and I’ve got a look at what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks. Straight up, the best window is the first few days, so don’t sleep on it.

We’ve got a nice pulse of groundswell rolling in starting Saturday, the 5th of September. The water temp is sitting at 70°, which is a solid 5° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a real treat, you’ll hardly need a spring suit.

Point Mugu is the spot to be. The standout is Saturday morning. We’re looking at a clean 3ft swell from the SSW with a solid 16-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell, so it’ll have some real punch and shape, though it might be a little straight for the beach break, but for a point like this, it’s perfect. The combined energy is moderate (848) and the wind is a light cross-on, which is manageable. Saturday afternoon cleans up nicely with a cross-off breeze, holding the 3ft swell. That’s a strong second option.

Sunday the 6th picks up a touch. The swell builds to 5ft from the S, still with a 14-second period. The morning has onshore wind, so it’ll be a bit lumpy, but Sunday afternoon the cross-off wind kicks back in and the waves clean right up. The combined energy is solid (853-865), so you’ll feel the push.

Monday the 7th is another good one. Monday morning has 5ft of swell from the S, period 13 seconds, and a clean cross-off wind. That’s the biggest swell of the run, and with those conditions, it’s going to be good. The energy is building (888). This is likely the best day for a bit more size, but it’s still manageable for strong beginners.

Then things start to ease off. Tuesday the 8th still has 5ft in the morning, but the period drops and the energy starts to fade. By Wednesday the 9th, we’re down to under 3ft, and the energy is weak (371). The good conditions last through to Thursday the 10th, but the swell is small.

After that, we hit a long dry spell. From Friday the 11th right through to Friday the 18th of September, the surf is mostly poor. The swell drops to 2ft or less, the energy is weak (below 300), and the conditions are ordinary. It’s a real lull. You’ll see a few 2ft days with a 19-second period, but that’s just a long-period dribble that won’t do much.

The only glimmer at the end of this gap is Friday the 18th of September afternoon. The combined energy ticks up to 268, and we get a clean 2ft swell from the SW with a 19-second period. It’s small, but it’s clean and it’s a sign of life. The Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th look poor again with onshore winds and choppy conditions, so that Friday afternoon is the only real hope in the second week.

So, to wrap it up: the first 4 days are your window. Saturday morning through Monday morning, with Monday morning being the pick for size and clean conditions. After that, it’s a long wait until the 18th of September for a possible small clean-up session.

Rusty, signing off.

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