Point Mugu Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.10° N 119.11° W

Point Mugu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Mugu sea temperature is
20.3° C
3.0° 

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 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 24s 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★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. 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 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) 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 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 18th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 17s
Best Surf 2PM (Fri 24th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 24s
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 folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Point Mugu. We’ve got a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, but there are some real diamonds in the rough if you’re patient.

The pattern starts off a little limp, really. The first few days are just small, weak stuff with cross-onshore winds messing things up. Through Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th, we’re looking at ankle to knee high SW swell around 2ft, with a period of 17–18 seconds. That’s a long period, so it’s a groundswell, but it’s just not got enough push. The combined energy is in the moderate range (319–561), but the wind is light and cross-off in the afternoons, which cleans it up nicely. The Saturday afternoon session is the pick of the early days – clean, small, and fun for a log or a longboard. Crowds are possible here, so keep your eyes peeled.

Sunday morning the 19th sees a bit more energy (412), but the morning cross-on makes it a bit bumpy. The afternoons continue to clean up. This is not a standout yet.

Then Monday the 20th through Thursday the 23rd, it’s more of the same – small SW to SSW swells between 2ft and 4ft, periods hovering around 12–16 seconds. The afternoons are generally clean with light cross-off winds, but the mornings are a bit ordinary. The wave energy is moderate (285–529). It’s rideable, but nothing to write home about.

Now, hold on to your board. Friday the 24th is where things get interesting. The morning shows a 2ft SW swell with a very long 24-second period – that’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 908 (strong), but the wind is light and cross-shore, so it’s a bit bumpy. The afternoon gets a better 4ft S swell with a 14-second period, but the wind picks up to a moderate breeze. It’s marginal conditions, but the energy is there.

Here’s the standout: Saturday the 25th of July. The morning session is the best on offer. We’ve got a clean 4ft S swell with a 13-second period, light cross-off winds from the W, and the combined energy is a solid 1196 (strong). This is the kind of day that reminds you why you surf. The break is fairly exposed, so it’ll pick up that S swell nicely. It’s on the bigger side, so it’s more for experienced surfers, but the clean conditions will make it a treat. Crowds are likely, so get there early.

The rest of the week (Sunday the 26th through Wednesday the 29th) is a bit of a rollercoaster. There’s some decent energy – mostly between 963 and 1266 – with SSW swells around 3ft to 4ft, periods of 13–19 seconds. The mornings are often a bit cross-shore, but the afternoons clean up. Tuesday the 28th afternoon is a real highlight: 4ft SSW swell, 18-second period, clean conditions, and energy at 1266 (strong). That’s another solid session.

The final few days of the month (Thursday the 30th to Saturday the 2nd of August) fade out. The swell drops to 2ft–3ft, energy falls into the 200–490 range, and the wind stays light but mostly cross-on or cross-off. It’s surfable but ordinary.

So, to wrap it up: the best days are the mornings of Saturday the 25th and Tuesday the 28th of July. The 25th is the stand-out for size and cleanliness, the 28th for that long-period groundswell energy. Don’t sleep on them.

This is Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
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Wednesday
22
Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
17
0.7
SW
17
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S
12
1.2
SSW
12
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
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16
0.9
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15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
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14
0.8
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14
0.7
SSW
14
0.9
S
14
1
S
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
77
246
201
90
235
298
278
404
251
330
295
353
439
334
264
229
161
297
335
Wind (km/h)
5
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10
SSW
10
W
5
SSE
10
SSW
15
W
5
NW
10
SW
15
W
5
ENE
10
SSW
15
WNW
5
NW
15
W
20
WNW
5
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15
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15
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Wind State
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cross-off
glassy
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High Tide
00:13AM1.62m
1:40PM1.40m
1:06AM1.36m
2:25PM1.43m
2:10AM1.10m
3:12PM1.44m
3:43AM0.90m
4:04PM1.46m
6:01AM0.83m
5:00PM1.48m
8:00AM0.89m
5:55PM1.52m
Low Tide
7:10AM-0.05m
7:31PM0.54m
7:46AM0.16m
8:48PM0.53m
8:22AM0.38m
10:19PM0.48m
9:00AM0.57m
11:52PM0.37m
9:48AM0.73m
1:04AM0.23m
11:01AM0.84m
1:56AM0.11m
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Temp °C
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21
21
19
21
21
19
21
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Feels °C
19
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18
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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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