Surf Forecasts:
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, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, SSW swell with 834 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. 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 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Mugu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s coming up for Point Mugu over the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, the start of this period is looking pretty average. There's no real punch for the first few days, just some tiny, weak waves. You won't see anything worth paddling out for until Thursday morning, the 27th of August. The water is sitting at a very unusual 72°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the 4/3 at home.
The best of the first week looks like it’ll be Thursday afternoon, the 27th. We’ve got a clean 3 ft swell from the S, with a period of 11 seconds. The wind goes glassy in the morning, and is a light cross-offshore in the arvo. The combined swell energy is only (331) though, so it's not going to have much push. Expect fun little waves for a log or a fish, but nothing that’ll get the heart pumping. Friday the 28th is very similar, with the swell shifting to a longer period SSW (19 seconds) at 2 ft, and the energy picks up a little (381). That long period means the sets will be pretty spread out, but the shape should be clean with that light cross-offshore wind.
Saturday the 29th sees a jump in energy (655) and the swell bumps up to 3 ft. The wind is a bit more on it with a cross-off, but still manageable. This is likely the pick of the first week. Sunday drops off again.
Now, for the standouts. If you’re willing to wait, mark your calendar for Thursday, September 3rd in the afternoon. The swell is forecast to be a clean 5 ft from the SSW at 14 seconds. This is the biggest, most consistent looking pulse of the whole run. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the WNW and combined energy hits (840), which is the highest we’ve seen. This is legitimate fun-size surf for Point Mugu, and given it’s a fairly consistent break with good exposure, it should be holding nicely. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but 5 ft starts getting a little punchy, so know your limits. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so get in early for the better tides.
After that Thursday peak, the surf tails off again through the second week. The mornings will keep getting ruined by onshore or cross-shore winds, but the afternoons from Friday the 4th through Saturday the 6th will still offer some clean, smaller waves in the 3 ft to 3 ft range. The energy is solid enough (499 - 645) but the swell quality isn't as good as that Thursday.
So, the call is simple: the first few days are a skip, the middle of next week has a few fun mornings, but Thursday 3rd September is the one to aim for. It’s the standout of the whole 16-day window, but being that far out, treat it as a promising long-range call rather than a guarantee. Keep an eye on the wind shifts as we get closer.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
136 | 192 | 202 | 312 | 329 | 582 | 464 | 493 | 475 | 344 | 305 | 233 | 229 | 265 | 184 | 152 | 112 | 151 | 110 | 324 | 418 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy |
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 | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
— | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | W 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | W 6 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | SSW 13 |
136 | 192 | 128 | 312 | 329 | 582 | 464 | 493 | 116 | 344 | 305 | 52 | 229 | 265 | 184 | 152 | 112 | 151 | 110 | 324 | 418 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | S 9 | S 9 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | SSW 16 | W 6 | W 5 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 18 |
94 | 103 | 202 | 60 | 57 | 67 | 29 | 19 | 475 | 40 | 20 | 233 | 178 | 118 | 139 | 45 | 45 | 79 | 98 | 129 | 204 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 19 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | W 5 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 12 | W 5 | SW 19 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | SW 18 | WSW 4 | SW 16 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
75 | 36 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 22 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 39 | 57 | 113 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 50 | 3 | 95 | 8 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 4 | — | — | W 6 | W 6 | — | W 7 | WNW 7 | — | W 7 | W 6 | — | WSW 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | WSW 4 |
— | 2 | — | — | 52 | 161 | — | 130 | 394 | — | 157 | 161 | — | 7 | — | — | 11 | — | — | 7 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 6 | 0 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 45 | 0 | 128 | 0 | 0 |
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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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