Point Mugu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s in store.

To be straight with you, this 16-day window is looking pretty flat and quiet overall. For the first few days, there’s barely a ripple worth getting wet for. The swell is tiny, and the winds are mostly messing things up. You’re looking at a real dry spell from now until about Friday afternoon. That’s a solid gap before anything even gets close to being called a wave.

So, the first real flicker of hope comes on Friday afternoon, the 14th of August, down at Point Mugu. The swell is a modest 2 ft from the SSW, but the wind switches to a clean cross-offshore that’ll tidy the surface up nicely. The combined swell energy is moderate (489), so there’s a little bit of push behind it. It’s not going to blow your mind, but for a beginner spot that’s fairly consistent, this is your best chance in the first week.

After that, things settle back into the ordinary. A few mornings and afternoons offer up clean conditions, but the wave height hovers around that 2 ft to 3 ft mark, and it’s nothing to write home about. The standout for the whole run is actually Tuesday morning, the 25th of August. The swell jumps up a touch to 2 ft from the SW, with a clean cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy hits (373), which is a solid step up. The water temp is about average for this time of the year, nothing unusual.

If you’ve got a log or a foamy, this is the window to paddle out. Tuesday afternoon (25th) also sees a light, glassy wind, which is a rare treat for the break. The waves will be small but clean.

Overall, don’t expect any barrels. This is a mellow, small-wave period. The energy is moderate at best, and there’s no big groundswell on the horizon. For a surfer just wanting to get wet and trim on a clean face, late August is your time. For experts, it’s a paddle and a tan. Trust me, it won’t stay this quiet forever.

Rusty.

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