Point Mugu Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.10° N 119.11° W

Point Mugu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Mugu sea temperature is
21.3° C
3.6° 

Point Mugu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Point Mugu surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 352 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s is also forecast. 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 0.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 7th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 19s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 7th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 8th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Mugu over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be honest from the get-go – this forecast for the next couple of weeks is a flat spell. There’s no real swell to speak of for the first week, and while we see a tiny bump in the second week, it’s still going to be small. We’ve got a long gap of nothing much happening before we even get to talk about anything rideable.

The one spot we’ve got to look at is Point Mugu. It’s a beginner-friendly spot that’s fairly consistent, but it’s exposed to the SSW and the swell we’re seeing is coming from that direction. It’s a pretty exposed break, so it catches whatever is out there.

The water temp is sitting at 70°F right now, which is a whopping 7°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s very unusual – the ocean is feeling like a bathtub out there.

For the first week, from Friday the 7th through to Thursday the 14th, it’s just not worth paddling out. We’re looking at tiny waves, usually around 2 ft to 2 ft, with a long period swell (14 to 19 seconds). The combined energy is weak, sitting between 190 and 359. The wind is mostly light and cross-onshore, creating small ripples. It’s poor surf, pure and simple. Save your energy.

The first real standout in this entire 16-day window pops up on Saturday the 15th of August. The morning session is the pick. We’ve got a 3 ft SSW swell, still with a long 16-second period, and the combined energy rises to a moderate 464. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the west, which will keep the surface clean. It’s still small, but for this run, it’s the best you’ll get. The afternoon sees a moderate breeze pick up, so the morning is the go.

The other potential highlight is a week later, on Friday the 21st of August. The afternoon looks promising. The swell is 3 ft from the SSW (15-second period), with a combined energy of 362. The wind goes cross-offshore from the west with a gentle breeze, cleaning things up nicely. It’s the other session that rates as “expect good surf conditions.” It’s tiny, but it’ll be the cleanest we’ve seen.

Bear in mind, this is a long-range call, so it’s promising but not locked in. For a beginner spot like Point Mugu, these small, clean days are actually your best bet. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so you might have company.

The rest of the days in the second week are marginal or poor. The swell hovers around 2 ft to 3 ft, and while the wind is often clean, the wave height just isn’t there to get excited about.

So, in a nutshell: we’ve got a long, flat start. The only real standouts are the morning of Saturday the 15th of August and the afternoon of Friday the 21st of August. It’s small, but it’s clean. Don’t expect barrels, just a few fun, small waves for the longboard or a foamie.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Sunday
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Energy kJ
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188
Wind (km/h)
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20
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High Tide
5:04PM1.69m
8:08AM0.99m
6:13PM1.82m
8:45AM1.10m
7:13PM1.94m
9:18AM1.20m
8:06PM2.03m
9:50AM1.29m
8:55PM2.07m
10:23AM1.38m
9:40PM2.02m
10:55AM1.45m
10:25PM1.91m
Low Tide
9:54AM0.83m
1:14AM-0.03m
11:43AM0.84m
2:05AM-0.20m
1:00PM0.77m
2:49AM-0.33m
2:00PM0.66m
3:29AM-0.39m
2:51PM0.54m
4:07AM-0.39m
3:40PM0.44m
4:42AM-0.32m
4:27PM0.37m
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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.

Point Mugu is 10 km (6 miles) from the city of Port Hueneme. If you plan a vacation in Ventura County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Hueneme. Port Hueneme has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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