Point Mugu Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.10° N 119.11° W

Point Mugu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Mugu sea temperature is
21.6° C
3.8° 

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 14 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 534 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period with SW 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 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Point Mugu in the next 16 days are 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 13th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 13th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 15th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let's look at what’s cooking for Point Mugu over the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, the first week and a half is pretty flat and frustrating. We’ve got weak, inconsistent little bumps of swell from the SSW, mostly around 2 ft to 3 ft. The problem is, the wave energy is just too low to get excited about, barely cracking triple digits for most of it (277 to 566). The wind is often cross or cross-off, which would keep it clean, but there’s just not enough push. This setup isn’t really worth paddling out for; it’s more of a kite-surfing breeze than a proper surf session. The water temp is a notable 71°, which is way warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least you’d be comfortable while you’re waiting for something to happen.

It’s not until Monday, the 25th of August, that things start to look interesting. That afternoon, we see a bump of 3 ft from the S with a good 15-second period and a solid energy reading of 607 – the first real pulse of energy all forecast. The wind will be a clean cross-off from the WNW, so those waves should have some shape.

Then Wednesday morning, the 27th of August, is the real standout. We’re looking at 3 ft of S swell again, with a period of 13 seconds and energy of 463. The wind is a clean offshore from the W, with light-gentle breezes. This is when Point Mugu will actually have some rideable, fun waves. The water will still be that unusually warm temperature, which is a bonus.

The best on offer, without a doubt, is the Monday afternoon (25th August) and Wednesday morning (27th August). The swell direction from the SSW/S isn’t quite the optimum SW that Point Mugu prefers, but the clean offshore winds and the jump in energy mean these are the sessions to target. Keep in mind, it’s a fairly consistent break, but crowds are possible here, so get in early.

After that, we fade back into the small stuff again. Not much else to report until possibly the very end of the month, where we see a 3 ft SSW groundswell with a long 18-second period on the 28th, but that’ll be straight and more of a reef or point wave than a beach break.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Friday
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Saturday
15
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
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16
0.9
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14
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14
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0.8
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0.7
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0.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
196
188
201
280
534
302
452
436
382
275
272
272
186
186
146
211
188
266
217
181
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
5
SSW
10
SSW
20
W
5
WNW
10
SW
15
WNW
5
WNW
10
WSW
20
WNW
5
WNW
15
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10
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10
WSW
10
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S
10
SSW
15
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5
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High Tide
10:25PM1.91m
11:28AM1.50m
11:08PM1.72m
12:01PM1.53m
11:53PM1.49m
12:35PM1.54m
00:42AM1.25m
1:10PM1.51m
1:44AM1.02m
1:50PM1.46m
3:31AM0.85m
2:42PM1.41m
Low Tide
4:27PM0.37m
5:16AM-0.19m
5:15PM0.34m
5:47AM-0.02m
6:05PM0.34m
6:16AM0.18m
7:00PM0.37m
6:43AM0.39m
8:04PM0.41m
7:06AM0.59m
9:29PM0.42m
7:21AM0.76m
11:14PM0.38m
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7:45
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Temp °C
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19
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18
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Feels °C
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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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