Point Mugu Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.10° N 119.11° W

Point Mugu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Mugu sea temperature is
21.6° C
4.1° 

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 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, S swell with 682 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 15s. 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 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 29th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 29th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 30th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here with the imperial rundown.

We’ve got a run of small-to-modest swell that looks best in the first few days after a slow start. There’s a window of clean, long-period groundswell kicking off for Tuesday afternoon that’s the real standout—worth making a plan for.

Tuesday 28 July afternoon is your pick. Point Mugu switches on with some solid energy. We’re looking at 3ft of swell from the SSW, and the period is a long 17 seconds—proper groundswell. That long period means the waves will have shape and power, but at a beachbreak it might run a little straight; a point or reef would be ideal if you know one. Wind is a light cross-offshore from the west at 9 mph, so the face will be clean and glassy. The combined wave energy is moderate at 860. The water is sitting at 71°, which feels much warmer than usual for this time of year. There might be a few others out since crowds are sometimes an issue, but early afternoon should be fine.

Wednesday 29 July brings two sessions. The morning is a bit marginal with light cross-onshore wind, but the afternoon cleans right up. Swell drops slightly to 3ft from the SSW, still a solid 16-second period. Cross-offshore wind from the WNW at 9 mph gives clean conditions, and energy is back up around 868. A solid second day for smaller-wave cruisers.

Thursday 30 July afternoon sees a little bump in swell to 4ft from the S, period dropping to 15 seconds. Still clean with a west-northwest cross-off 9 mph. The energy dips but is still moderate at 612. A fun option if you missed the earlier days.

After that, it thins right out. Friday 31 July through Sunday 3 August are largely poor or marginal with tiny swell, onshore or crossing winds. There’s a bit of cross-off wind on Friday afternoon, but the swell is only 4ft with a short 13-second period and energy fading—nothing to get excited about.

From Monday 4 August through to Wednesday 12 August, it’s a long stretch of very small surf—most days under 2ft to 3ft—with poor conditions and low energy (often under 300). There’s a brief uptick on Friday 7 August morning with a long 19-second period from the SSW, but only 2ft and onshore wind—so it’s more of a tease than a goer. That long period groundswell at a tiny size just won’t have enough push.

The best bet is clearly Tuesday 28 July afternoon for clean, long-period waves. If you can find a spot that handles that SSW groundswell with a bit of structure, you’ll get the best of the run. Otherwise, the second week looks like one for the longboard or a rest day.

Stay keen,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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28
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Thursday
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Friday
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SSW
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16
0.9
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0.9
SSW
16
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15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
608
458
397
436
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429
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644
284
495
392
334
298
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40
Wind (km/h)
15
W
10
ESE
10
S
15
WNW
5
SE
10
SW
15
WNW
5
SE
10
SW
20
WNW
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15
WNW
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SSW
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High Tide
9:14PM1.80m
10:54AM1.17m
9:46PM1.80m
11:19AM1.21m
10:18PM1.75m
11:45AM1.26m
10:51PM1.66m
12:12PM1.32m
11:28PM1.52m
12:41PM1.37m
00:09AM1.34m
1:14PM1.43m
1:02AM1.12m
Low Tide
3:09PM0.70m
4:35AM-0.16m
3:43PM0.66m
5:02AM-0.16m
4:19PM0.62m
5:28AM-0.11m
4:58PM0.59m
5:53AM-0.03m
5:41PM0.57m
6:19AM0.09m
6:32PM0.55m
6:44AM0.23m
7:35PM0.52m
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Temp °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.

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