Point Mugu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I'm looking at what's on the menu for Point Mugu over the next couple of weeks. Right off the bat, I gotta say, we’re in for a bit of a slow patch. The swell's going to be on the small side, mostly around 2ft to 2ft, but there are a few windows where the wind and the ocean will line up for some clean, fun waves. Don't expect anything huge, but there's quality to be found if you pick your moments.

The water temperature is a wild card right now. At 71°, that's a solid 7° warmer than usual for this time of year. That's really unusual, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.

Let’s start with the pick of the litter. Saturday, August 15th morning is your standout. We’ve got a clean 3ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period, coming from that SW direction that Point Mugu loves. The wind is light and offshore from the W, so it’ll be glassy. The wave energy is strong, sitting at 489 (moderate to strong energy). This is the session to aim for. It's a beginner-friendly spot, but for this size, it's perfect for everyone. Just a heads up, it can get crowded here sometimes.

The run-up to that is a bit of a mixed bag. Saturday, August 8th morning offers a tiny 2ft SSW swell with a very long 18-second period. The energy is moderate at 312, and with a light cross-offshore breeze, it’ll be clean. That long period will make for some nice, lined-up waves, but at this size, it’ll be more of a longboard glide than a performance session.

Friday, August 14th afternoon is another one to circle. The swell bumps up a touch to 2ft from the SSW, and the period is still a juicy 18 seconds. The wave energy jumps to 484 (moderate to strong), and with a light cross-offshore wind, the conditions will be good. It’s not quite as clean as the Saturday morning, but it’s a solid warm-up.

After the 15th, we get a few more clean mornings. Sunday, August 16th morning has the same 3ft SSW swell, light offshore wind, and good energy at 456. It'll be a nice repeat of the day before, just a little less energy. Tuesday, August 18th afternoon looks good for a late session too, with a clean 2ft swell and light offshore wind.

For the rest of the time, especially the afternoons, the wind swings onshore or cross-shore, chopping up the surface. Most mornings through the second week, like the 19th, 20th, and 21st, have light winds, but the swell is small and the energy is weak (below 230). It's mostly small, clean, and ordinary—fine for a cruise, but nothing to get amped about.

So, to boil it all down: the best bet is the morning of Saturday, August 15th for that clean, 3ft SSW groundswell with light offshore wind. The 14th afternoon and the 16th morning are your back-up plans. Everything else is small and average. The crowds will be a factor on the good days, so get there early.

Rusty.

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