Surf Forecasts:
Point Mugu surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, S swell with 631 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 (Jul 29) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 15s. 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 1.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Mugu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's take a look at what's on the table for our local corner of the coast.
Alright, to be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty quiet overall. The real standout is a solid groundswell that pushes through right at the start, but after that, it's a long stretch of small, weak waves. We're talking a solid gap from Thursday until the following week with nothing really worth paddling out for.
The window opens on Wednesday the 29th, with a bit of a mixed bag. The morning session is looking a bit tricky—light onshore wind and a bit of a confused energy, so it's a pass for me. But the afternoon turns it around. We've got a clean, long-period groundswell rolling in from the SSW at 3ft, with a 16-second period pumping some serious energy into the water (868). The wind goes light and cross-offshore from the west, which should clean things up nicely. The water is running at 71°, which is over 7° warmer than average for this time of year—very unusual, but a welcome treat for a summer session. Point Mugu is your best bet for this one.
Now, as for the rest of the run, it's a long dry spell. From Thursday the 30th morning right through to Saturday the 9th of August, the swell drops off a cliff. The waves are small, mostly under 2ft, with weak energy readings (often under 100). The winds are a mix of cross and cross-off, but the lack of any real swell means it's just not going to happen. There's a brief flicker of life on Sunday the 9th afternoon and Monday the 10th morning, with a slight bump to 2ft and energy getting back to the 200–290 range, but it's still marginal and the period is dropping. It's a real flat spell, folks.
So, the best call is to get out there on Wednesday afternoon the 29th. It's the only time in the 16-day window where the stars align for a decent wave. The rest of the time, you're better off finding something else to do. The break is a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, and with the cross-off wind, it'll be clean. The SSW swell is a good match for the direction it needs. Just a heads up, crowds can be an issue, so get out there early or late.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 15 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 397 | 436 | 481 | 429 | 598 | 549 | 222 | 345 | 121 | 137 | 195 | 57 | 50 | 48 | 48 | 43 | 42 | 40 | 59 | 56 | 54 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:54AM1.17m | 9:46PM1.80m | 11:19AM1.21m | 10:18PM1.75m | 11:45AM1.26m | 10:51PM1.66m | 12:12PM1.32m | 11:28PM1.52m | 12:41PM1.37m | 00:09AM1.34m | 1:14PM1.43m | 1:02AM1.12m | 1:53PM1.49m | 2:21AM0.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:43PM0.66m | 5:02AM-0.16m | 4:19PM0.62m | 5:28AM-0.11m | 4:58PM0.59m | 5:53AM-0.03m | 5:41PM0.57m | 6:19AM0.09m | 6:32PM0.55m | 6:44AM0.23m | 7:35PM0.52m | 7:11AM0.39m | 8:58PM0.47m | ||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSE 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 12 | S 13 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 397 | 376 | 481 | 429 | 598 | 549 | 199 | 345 | 112 | 137 | 195 | 53 | 50 | 48 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 39 | 59 | 56 | 54 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 15 | SSW 16 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | W 8 | WSW 5 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | W 5 | S 10 | S 9 | W 5 | WSW 5 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 6 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 314 | 436 | 236 | 178 | 29 | 4 | 222 | 34 | 19 | 47 | 25 | 14 | 10 | 46 | 48 | 43 | 42 | 7 | 22 | 22 | 42 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | S 18 | W 6 | W 5 | SSE 9 | — | WSW 5 | W 8 | S 13 | W 5 | WSW 5 | SSW 13 | SSW 9 | WSW 6 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 6 | S 10 | WSW 4 |
| kJ | 11 | 56 | 26 | 5 | 26 | — | 5 | 5 | 121 | 14 | 6 | 57 | 29 | 6 | 44 | 24 | 41 | 40 | 6 | 8 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 67 | 0 | 11 | 128 | 45 | 5 | 73 | 45 | 0 | 45 | 45 | 0 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 73 | 0 |
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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).
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