
Surf Forecasts:
Point Mugu surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, S swell with 856 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. 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 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Mugu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, this is Rusty, and I’ve got a look at what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks. Straight up, the best window is the first few days, so don’t sleep on it.
We’ve got a nice pulse of groundswell rolling in starting Saturday, the 5th of September. The water temp is sitting at 70°, which is a solid 5° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a real treat, you’ll hardly need a spring suit.
Point Mugu is the spot to be. The standout is Saturday morning. We’re looking at a clean 3ft swell from the SSW with a solid 16-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell, so it’ll have some real punch and shape, though it might be a little straight for the beach break, but for a point like this, it’s perfect. The combined energy is moderate (848) and the wind is a light cross-on, which is manageable. Saturday afternoon cleans up nicely with a cross-off breeze, holding the 3ft swell. That’s a strong second option.
Sunday the 6th picks up a touch. The swell builds to 5ft from the S, still with a 14-second period. The morning has onshore wind, so it’ll be a bit lumpy, but Sunday afternoon the cross-off wind kicks back in and the waves clean right up. The combined energy is solid (853-865), so you’ll feel the push.
Monday the 7th is another good one. Monday morning has 5ft of swell from the S, period 13 seconds, and a clean cross-off wind. That’s the biggest swell of the run, and with those conditions, it’s going to be good. The energy is building (888). This is likely the best day for a bit more size, but it’s still manageable for strong beginners.
Then things start to ease off. Tuesday the 8th still has 5ft in the morning, but the period drops and the energy starts to fade. By Wednesday the 9th, we’re down to under 3ft, and the energy is weak (371). The good conditions last through to Thursday the 10th, but the swell is small.
After that, we hit a long dry spell. From Friday the 11th right through to Friday the 18th of September, the surf is mostly poor. The swell drops to 2ft or less, the energy is weak (below 300), and the conditions are ordinary. It’s a real lull. You’ll see a few 2ft days with a 19-second period, but that’s just a long-period dribble that won’t do much.
The only glimmer at the end of this gap is Friday the 18th of September afternoon. The combined energy ticks up to 268, and we get a clean 2ft swell from the SW with a 19-second period. It’s small, but it’s clean and it’s a sign of life. The Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th look poor again with onshore winds and choppy conditions, so that Friday afternoon is the only real hope in the second week.
So, to wrap it up: the first 4 days are your window. Saturday morning through Monday morning, with Monday morning being the pick for size and clean conditions. After that, it’s a long wait until the 18th of September for a possible small clean-up session.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
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506 | 382 | 440 | 808 | 832 | 782 | 835 | 480 | 629 | 613 | 486 | 187 | 184 | 184 | 298 | 295 | 376 | 251 | 245 | 223 | 217 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:56PM1.64m | 7:54AM1.14m | 6:12PM1.74m | 8:21AM1.25m | 7:11PM1.84m | 8:48AM1.37m | 8:02PM1.90m | 9:15AM1.47m | 8:47PM1.89m | 9:43AM1.57m | 9:30PM1.81m | 10:11AM1.64m | 10:12PM1.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:26AM0.96m | 00:59AM-0.05m | 12:11PM0.86m | 1:46AM-0.16m | 1:15PM0.70m | 2:26AM-0.22m | 2:06PM0.53m | 3:02AM-0.22m | 2:51PM0.37m | 3:34AM-0.16m | 3:34PM0.25m | 4:04AM-0.06m | 4:17PM0.17m | 4:32AM0.09m | |||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSE 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | W 6 | SW 16 | WSW 7 | W 7 |
506 | 282 | 440 | 808 | 832 | 782 | 835 | 480 | 629 | 613 | 486 | 187 | 184 | 154 | 298 | 295 | 376 | 76 | 245 | 48 | 86 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 10 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 9 | W 5 | SW 10 | SW 16 | W 6 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
307 | 382 | 382 | 28 | 30 | 10 | 17 | 293 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 147 | 91 | 184 | 64 | 25 | 85 | 251 | 22 | 223 | 217 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | S 15 | SW 11 | SW 10 | W 12 | — | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 10 | SW 21 | SW 22 | W 4 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | W 4 | SSW 9 | SSW 12 | SW 8 | SW 7 | S 10 | W 15 |
35 | 161 | 30 | 17 | 3 | — | 36 | 35 | 4 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 96 | 62 | 15 | 44 | 46 | 33 | 14 | 18 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | W 5 | W 3 | W 5 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 5 | — | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | W 7 | — |
— | — | — | — | 9 | 12 | 13 | 5 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 31 | — | 10 | 28 | 75 | 50 | — | — | 173 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 73 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 45 | 10 | 5 |
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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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