Point Mugu Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.10° N 119.11° W

Point Mugu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Mugu sea temperature is
22.0°C
4.1° 

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 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,017 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s 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 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 27th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 28th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep)5ft (1.6m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, let’s be straight up. The next couple of weeks are a mixed bag. There’s some fun little windows if you’re patient, but nothing that’s gonna have you calling in sick for a week straight. The best bet is gonna be that little pulse that builds through the end of August and into the first days of September. The water is an absolute anomaly right now, sitting at a very unusual 72° at Point Mugu, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick rubber at home.

We start off on Thursday the 27th of August with pretty average conditions. The morning is a write-off with a light cross-on breeze and a small 2ft south swell with a short period of 12 seconds. The energy is weak, coming in at 305. The afternoon cleans up nicely though, turning glassy, and the swell picks up a touch to 3ft from the south. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.

Friday the 28th is where we see the first real sign of life. The swell direction swings to the SSW and the period jumps to a very long 19 seconds, making it a proper groundswell. The morning is clean with a 2ft swell and a cross-offshore wind. The energy is moderate at 424. The afternoon sees the swell energy climb to 430. Keep in mind that with a period that long, it can make the wave break a little too straight for this break, but it’s still a promising sign.

Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th continue this trend of building energy. Saturday afternoon sees a 3ft SSW swell with a period of 16 seconds and a clean cross-off breeze. The energy is building, up to 511. Sunday afternoon is similar, 3ft at 15 seconds, energy at 492. Consistent, clean, and that’s a good sign.

Now, here's where we get to the standout. Wednesday the 2nd of September. The morning is glassy, with a 4ft southerly swell at 12 seconds, energy hitting 507. But the afternoon is the real star of the show. We get a 5ft SSW swell with a 13-second period, and a clean cross-offshore wind. The combined energy jumps to 717, which is a solid, strong pulse. This is the best on offer for the whole period.

Thursday the 3rd of September pushes even bigger, with the morning seeing 5ft swell at 14 seconds, and the afternoon hitting 6ft at 13 seconds with a clean cross-off breeze. The energy is strong at 1043 in the afternoon. This is getting into the territory where it’s a bit much for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, this is the big one. It’s still a bit of a wait, being over a week away, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

After that peak, it settles back down. The second week sees smaller, cleaner waves, mostly in the 2ft to 3ft range with good wind, but the energy levels drop off. The 8th and 9th offer some clean morning sessions with smaller SSW and SW swells, but nothing with the punch of that early September window. The 11th of September has a clean 2ft SW swell in the morning, but the energy is weak at 268. It’s a slow finish to the run.

So, if you're looking for the best surf in this 16-day window, you’re looking at the afternoon of Wednesday the 2nd of September and into Thursday the 3rd at Point Mugu. A clean 5ft to 6ft SSW groundswell with light winds. That’s the one.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
12
0.9
S
11
0.6
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
19
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
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15
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
S
15
1
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13
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12
0.9
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11
1
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11
1
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12
1.1
S
12
1.4
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
136
192
202
312
329
582
464
493
475
344
305
233
210
330
232
203
248
271
371
585
745
Wind (km/h)
5
S
5
WSW
10
SE
10
W
5
SSW
5
W
10
WSW
15
W
10
W
10
SW
15
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0
WSW
10
S
10
W
0
NNW
5
S
10
WNW
5
WSW
5
WSW
10
W
5
NW
Wind State
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High Tide
10:05AM1.34m
9:29PM1.76m
10:27AM1.42m
10:03PM1.69m
10:50AM1.49m
10:39PM1.58m
11:15AM1.56m
11:20PM1.41m
11:44AM1.61m
00:07AM1.22m
12:17PM1.63m
1:10AM1.01m
1:00PM1.63m
2:58AM0.86m
Low Tide
3:32PM0.49m
4:20AM-0.05m
4:08PM0.41m
4:43AM0.02m
4:46PM0.34m
5:07AM0.13m
5:30PM0.30m
5:30AM0.27m
6:19PM0.28m
5:54AM0.43m
7:20PM0.29m
6:18AM0.59m
8:42PM0.28m
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6:28
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7:29
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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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