Point Mugu Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.10° N 119.11° W

Point Mugu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Mugu sea temperature is
19.0° C
2.0° 

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 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with 432 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s is also forecast. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy 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 (Jul 20) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 15th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 21st Jul)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 21st Jul)3ft (0.9m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down Point Mugu. It’s a quiet start, no doubt about it. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, marginal surf with a few brighter windows later on.

The water temp is sitting at 66°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Not a game-changer, but nice to know.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off. Wednesday the 15th through Friday the 18th, we’re stuck with tiny 1ft to 2ft swell from the SW. Wednesday morning has a cross-on wind, making it pretty ordinary. The energy is weak (149). Thursday the 16th sees a glassy morning and afternoon, but even with clean conditions and a 1ft SW swell, it’s barely a ripple. Friday the 17th gets worse with onshore winds and poor surf. Saturday the 18th bumps up to 2ft, but the wind is on it, and the energy is still moderate (352). Not worth the paddle.

Sunday the 19th is a step up in size but not in quality. We get a 4ft south swell, but it’s wind-affected with cross-on breezes and a poor surf rating. The energy is getting stronger (644), but it’s messy. Monday the 20th through Wednesday the 22nd stays in that 2ft to 3ft range, with the wind shifting around. The afternoons on the 20th and 22nd show clean conditions with cross-off winds, but the swell is still small and the energy is moderate (489 and 521). You could get a few rideable ones, but it’s nothing to write home about.

Now, the standout window is shaping up for the end of next week. Friday the 24th into Saturday the 25th of July. On Friday the 24th afternoon, we’ve got a 5ft south swell with a 14-second period, clean cross-off winds from the WNW, and strong energy (1191). This is the most promising pulse of the whole forecast. Saturday the 25th afternoon keeps the quality going with a 5ft SSW swell, gentle cross-off winds, and very good surf conditions. The energy is still strong (945). Point Mugu is a beginner-friendly spot, but with swell over 5ft, it’s getting a bit punchy for absolute beginners. The direction is from the south, which is a good match for the break. It’s fairly consistent, and crowds are possible. This is the pick of the period.

The rest of the run into the end of July and early August is a mix of small, clean afternoons and onshore mornings. Swell drops back to 2ft to 3ft with moderate energy. The afternoons on the 27th and 28th look clean with cross-off winds, but the size is small. Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th are back to onshore winds and poor conditions.

So, the honest truth? Most of the 16 days are small and average. The real highlight is the afternoon of Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
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2
1
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Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
1
S
14
1.1
S
13
1.1
S
12
1
S
12
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
77
95
90
89
88
126
94
74
77
249
201
401
407
365
268
196
318
232
298
358
372
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
WNW
10
ESE
5
SW
5
SW
15
ESE
20
SE
10
SSW
10
ESE
15
S
5
SSW
10
ESE
10
SSW
15
WSW
0
WNW
10
SSW
15
W
5
SE
10
WSW
20
WNW
10
SE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
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glassy
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
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glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
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cross-on
High Tide
11:35AM1.27m
10:37PM2.02m
12:16PM1.32m
11:24PM1.85m
12:57PM1.37m
00:13AM1.62m
1:40PM1.40m
1:06AM1.36m
2:25PM1.43m
2:10AM1.10m
3:12PM1.44m
3:43AM0.90m
4:04PM1.46m
Low Tide
4:34PM0.54m
5:52AM-0.39m
5:28PM0.52m
6:31AM-0.24m
6:26PM0.53m
7:10AM-0.05m
7:31PM0.54m
7:46AM0.16m
8:48PM0.53m
8:22AM0.38m
10:19PM0.48m
9:00AM0.57m
11:52PM0.37m
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8:07
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Temp °C
23
23
23
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22
21
22
22
19
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21
18
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21
21
Feels °C
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25
23
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21
21
21
21
21
17
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19
19
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22
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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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