Point Mugu Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.10° N 119.11° W

Point Mugu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Mugu sea temperature is
21.6° C
3.8° 

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 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 637 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s is also forecast. 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 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 12th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 15th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 15th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what this stretch has got cookin’ for us. It’s a long 16-day window, but honestly, we’re looking at a pretty drawn-out run of small, weak surf here at Point Mugu. The swell energy is sporadic, and for the first week and a half, it’s mostly tiny, long-period groundswell that’s gonna struggle to show much shape. There’s a gap of several days with no real recommendations to speak of from the 12th right through until the 17th, so don’t get your hopes up early.

We start off Wednesday the 12th with a small 2ft swell from the SW, but the period is a very long 17 seconds. That kind of groundswell can be tricky at a beach setup – it’ll likely break too straight. The morning has a light cross breeze, so the water’s messy. The combined swell energy is weak at 196, and the water temp is a notable 71°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. Thursday and Friday are similar – tiny swells around 2ft to 2ft, with that long-period energy around 16-19 seconds. Winds are mostly light and cross or cross-off in the afternoons, but the surf just isn't there. Friday afternoon shows a bump in energy to 583 (moderate), but with only 2ft on offer, it’s still small.

The first real standout you’d want to pencil in is Monday the 17th. The morning has a clean 3ft SSW swell with a light offshore breeze. It’s still a long 14-second period, but the wind is solidly cross-off, so it should be fairly clean and workable. The crowd factor here is “sometimes,” so you might have some company, but it’s not a zoo. The water is still running much warmer than average.

Tuesday the 18th morning is another decent call – same 3ft SSW swell with a light offshore wind, giving clean conditions. But again, don’t expect any power. The combined energy is moderate at 312. After that, we slide into more marginal days with light onshore breezes and smaller swells dropping to 2ft and below by the 21st.

For the second week, things stay small but try to rally again. Friday the 25th morning offers a 2ft SW swell with a 16-second period and a light offshore wind – that’s your best bet for the tail end. The energy is moderate at 277. Saturday the 26th morning is similar but a touch bigger at 2ft. None of these are gonna blow your wetsuit off, but they’re clean. The period stays long, so points and reefs would be the call, but we’ve only got Point Mugu here.

The biggest wave energy shows up on Thursday the 27th with a combined energy of 599 and 597, but that’s a 3ft SSE swell with a short 13-second period and a light cross wind. It’s small and a bit choppy. Not the classic setup.

Overall, the standout sessions are Monday the 17th morning and Tuesday the 18th morning for clean, small waves. The longer-range stuff on the 25th and 26th is promising but less certain. For a beginner, the small size is fine, but for anyone looking for push, you’ll be waiting. Keep an eye on the forecasts – it tends not to stay poor for long here.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
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Tuesday
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0.5
SW
17
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16
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16
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SSW
16
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16
0.6
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SSW
19
0.7
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18
0.8
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16
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16
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16
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16
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0.8
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14
0.7
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14
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
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16
0.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
143
173
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196
188
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280
637
334
452
436
382
275
268
268
214
183
201
153
188
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
WSW
5
NW
15
SSW
15
WSW
5
W
10
SW
15
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0
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10
SW
20
WNW
10
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10
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15
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20
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15
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High Tide
10:23AM1.38m
9:40PM2.02m
10:55AM1.45m
10:25PM1.91m
11:28AM1.50m
11:08PM1.72m
12:01PM1.53m
11:53PM1.49m
12:35PM1.54m
00:42AM1.25m
1:10PM1.51m
1:44AM1.02m
1:50PM1.46m
3:31AM0.85m
Low Tide
3:40PM0.44m
4:42AM-0.32m
4:27PM0.37m
5:16AM-0.19m
5:15PM0.34m
5:47AM-0.02m
6:05PM0.34m
6:16AM0.18m
7:00PM0.37m
6:43AM0.39m
8:04PM0.41m
7:06AM0.59m
9:29PM0.42m
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Feels °C
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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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