
Surf Forecasts:
Point Mugu surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with 419 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s 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 (Sep 08) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Point Mugu in the next 16 days are 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Mugu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ at Point Mugu for the next couple of weeks. The water’s a balmy 71°F, which is more than 6°F warmer than what’s normal for this time of year – that’s a real anomaly, and you’ll feel it.
We start the run on Tuesday, 8 September. The morning’s the pick, with a clean 3ft swell from the south, period of 11 seconds, and a light cross-offshore breeze. The combined swell energy is a moderate 445, and conditions are looking clean. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, and it’s fairly consistent, but crowds are possible here. The afternoon drops off a bit to 3ft, though the period stretches to 13 seconds.
Wednesday, 9 September, the swell drops to 2ft in the morning and 2ft in the afternoon, but the period jumps right up to 16 and 17 seconds. That’s proper long-period groundswell, which will wrap in nicely at this point. Clean conditions again with a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is moderate (289 and 339).
Thursday, 10 September, morning is a bit of a mess with a cross-onshore wind, but the afternoon cleans right up with a light cross-offshore breeze and a 3ft swell from the southwest (16-second period, 397 energy). That’s the better window for the day.
Friday, 11 September, the morning is onshore and messy, but the afternoon turns it around with a clean 3ft, 15-second period swell and a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is 284.
The weekend gets pretty grim. Saturday, 12 September, and Sunday, 13 September, are both small and weak, with cross-onshore winds and poor conditions. The combined energy drops to between 110 and 199. Not worth paddling out for.
The entire first half of the following week, from Monday, 14 September through to the weekend of 20 September, is a struggle. Wave heights hover around 1ft to 2ft, and while the period is often long (16-19 seconds), the winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, leaving the surface bumpy. The combined energy is moderate, hanging around 124 to 352. It’s a real flat spell for the most part.
Now, here’s the standout. Look at Monday, 21 September, and Tuesday, 22 September. We’ve got a nice little pulse of 3ft swell from the southwest, with a period of 16-17 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 405-406. The winds are light and cross-offshore, promising clean, glassy conditions. This is the best on offer across the whole outlook. The groundswell from the southwest is right in the optimum direction for Point Mugu, and it’s a fairly consistent break, so you’ll likely get a few. Crowds are possible, so get there early.
The forecast for that distant window is promising but has some uncertainty. Beyond that, Wednesday, 23 September, offers a final clean session in the afternoon with 2ft swell and a light cross-offshore breeze.
So, overall, we’ve got a slow start, a long flat patch in the middle, but a real gem of a window on the 21st and 22nd. Get your hopes up for that one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
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233 | 195 | 128 | 127 | 222 | 235 | 419 | 376 | 295 | 291 | 262 | 217 | 140 | 138 | 97 | 89 | 69 | 62 | 108 | 108 | 106 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 8:48AM1.37m | 8:02PM1.90m | 9:15AM1.47m | 8:47PM1.89m | 9:43AM1.57m | 9:30PM1.81m | 10:11AM1.64m | 10:12PM1.68m | 10:38AM1.68m | 10:54PM1.51m | 11:05AM1.68m | 11:37PM1.32m | 11:32AM1.65m | 00:26AM1.13m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:59PM0.14m | 4:58AM0.26m | 5:42PM0.15m | 5:21AM0.44m | 6:29PM0.20m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 7:13 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 27 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 13 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 5 |
233 | 122 | 128 | 64 | 222 | 235 | 419 | 376 | 295 | 291 | 262 | 217 | 140 | 138 | 43 | 15 | 69 | 62 | 19 | 19 | 28 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 12 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
163 | 195 | 68 | 98 | 39 | 48 | 19 | 7 | 41 | 10 | 4 | 21 | 9 | 8 | 97 | 89 | 58 | 45 | 108 | 108 | 106 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 4 | SW 16 | S 12 | SSW 8 | SSW 12 | SW 7 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | WSW 13 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
49 | 50 | 9 | 127 | 78 | 24 | 47 | 14 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 57 | 44 | 40 | 23 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 3 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 5 | — | W 5 | — | S 7 | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | WSW 6 | — | — | W 7 | — |
6 | 3 | 14 | 5 | 10 | 22 | — | 27 | — | 8 | — | — | — | 47 | — | — | 10 | — | — | 69 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 236 | 0 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 76 | 0 | 67 | 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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