Surf Forecasts:
Point Mugu surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SW swell with 664 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. 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 0.9m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Mugu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down in feet and degrees.
We’ve got a classic summer stretch. The surf is small, but there’s a few windows where it all comes together, especially for beginners or anyone just wanting to get out. The first few days are nothing special, but one afternoon is definitely worth marking.
Point Mugu is the only wave in town, and it’s a beginner-friendly spot that breaks fairly consistently. The water is 69°, which is a massive 6° warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so you’ll be comfortable in boardies or a thin spring suit.
The swell starts small and a bit messy. Tuesday morning the 21st has a 3ft SSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period, but the wind is cross-onshore, making it bumpy. The energy is moderate (576). Tuesday afternoon cleans up with a cross-offshore breeze, but it’s still only 3ft. Wednesday the 22nd is similar – mornings are crossed up, but afternoons turn clean with light winds and that 3ft to 3ft SSW swell. Thursday the 23rd keeps the same pattern: clean afternoons with 2ft to 3ft S swell. It’s small, but if you’ve got a longboard, it’s worth a paddle.
Now, Friday the 31st of July is the real standout. By Friday afternoon, a 4ft SSE swell rolls in with a 15-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 904 – that’s solid moderate energy. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the west at 9 mph. This is the best on offer: clean lines, more push, and that long period groundswell will wrap in nicely here. It’s still beginner-friendly, but it’ll be fun for everyone. The mornings before that are a bit cross-on, so aim for the afternoon.
The first week of August sees the swell drop off. Saturday the 1st still has a clean afternoon with 3ft S swell, but the period drops to 10 seconds, and the energy is weak (287). From Sunday the 2nd onward, it’s tiny – 1ft to 2ft – with poor conditions and onshore winds. Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th are flat and ugly, with wind straight onshore. The energy is barely a whisper (94 to 97). That’s a long gap of poor surf to end the outlook.
So, bottom line: don’t sleep on Friday the 31st of July afternoon. That’s your best bet. Everything else is small and clean in the afternoons, but only if you’re happy logging.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | W 7 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 298 | 353 | 362 | 334 | 264 | 341 | 209 | 141 | 139 | 444 | 271 | 467 | 467 | 355 | 552 | 546 | 470 | 455 | 553 | 610 | 419 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:04PM1.46m | 6:01AM0.83m | 5:00PM1.48m | 8:00AM0.89m | 5:55PM1.52m | 8:56AM0.97m | 6:44PM1.57m | 9:26AM1.02m | 7:28PM1.63m | 9:49AM1.06m | 8:06PM1.70m | 10:10AM1.10m | 8:41PM1.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:00AM0.57m | 11:52PM0.37m | 9:48AM0.73m | 1:04AM0.23m | 11:01AM0.84m | 1:56AM0.11m | 12:18PM0.88m | 2:36AM0.01m | 1:15PM0.86m | 3:09AM-0.06m | 1:59PM0.81m | 3:40AM-0.11m | 2:35PM0.76m | 4:08AM-0.15m | |||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | W 7 | S 13 | S 12 | W 6 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 21 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 238 | 353 | 362 | 334 | 264 | 152 | 209 | 141 | 76 | 219 | 199 | 171 | 467 | 147 | 218 | 546 | 470 | 455 | 553 | 610 | 419 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 9 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | S 14 | W 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 | S 12 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 6 |
| kJ | 298 | 196 | 73 | 32 | 22 | 253 | 36 | 141 | 139 | 444 | 271 | 467 | 134 | 355 | 552 | 109 | 121 | 69 | 91 | 88 | 23 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 8 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 26 | S 11 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 10 | WSW 9 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 40 | 31 | 30 | 19 | 115 | 233 | 166 | 105 | 61 | 24 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 37 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 47 | 28 | 55 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 3 | W 4 | W 5 | W 6 | W 7 | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 11 | 15 | 122 | 341 | — | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 236 | 236 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 0 | 11 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 5 | 45 | 99 | 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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