Point Mugu Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.10° N 119.11° W

Point Mugu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Mugu sea temperature is
22.8°C
5.0° 

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 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, S swell with 557 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 30th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 5th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 6th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a pretty thin run of surf on the radar for Point Mugu over the next two weeks, so don’t get your hopes up too high just yet. The first few days are looking very marginal, with a slow build-up later on. The standout window is going to be that first weekend of September, so keep your eyes peeled for that.

We start off the outlook on Sunday, August 30th, with a weak, long-period SSW groundswell. The waves are around 3ft, but the period is a solid 15 seconds, so there’s some energy in the water (474). The wind is messy in the morning—cross-shore from the SW—making for bumpy conditions. The afternoon cleans up a bit with a cross-offshore WNW breeze, but the waves drop to 3ft. It’s not terrible, but it’s not great either. The same goes for Monday, August 31st: small swell, 2ft, though the afternoon clears up nicely with a clean cross-offshore wind. The combined energy is moderate (375 to 321), so you’ll be scratching for a ride.

Tuesday and Wednesday, September 1st and 2nd, are pretty much write-offs. The swell drops right off, with heights around 2ft to 2ft and poor energy levels (153 to 295). The winds are mostly cross-off or light, but there’s just no push to the waves. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no excuses there.

Now, here’s where it gets a little more interesting. Thursday, September 3rd, shows a slight uptick. The morning is still small (2ft, 238 energy), but the afternoon brings a clean 2ft wave with a very long period of 18 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and it’s got moderate energy (465). The wind is a moderate cross-offshore breeze, so it’s rideable, but you’ll want a bigger board to catch those long-period lines.

The real standout—and I mean the only standout worth truly getting excited about—is Saturday, September 5th, and especially Sunday, September 6th. On Saturday, the morning is a write-off with onshore SSE wind, but the afternoon cleans up with a WNW cross-offshore breeze and a solid 3ft SSW swell at 16 seconds. The combined energy bumps up to 574, which is healthy. But Sunday, September 6th, is the pick of the whole forecast. The morning is glassy—dead calm from the south at 3 mph (543 energy). The waves are 3ft from the SSE with a period of 13 seconds. That’s clean, glassy, and fun. The afternoon is also clean with a cross-offshore wind and 3ft waves from the south (647 energy). This is your best window. Get in the water.

After that, things get tricky. Monday, September 7th, brings onshore winds and chop, with 4ft swell that’s just a mess. Tuesday, September 8th, has a decent pulse in the afternoon: 5ft swell from the SSW, 13 seconds, and clean cross-offshore wind. The combined energy is strong (802). That’s a lot of power, and it’s over 5ft, so it’s no longer beginner-friendly. It’s a good, solid wave for intermediates and up. But the morning is a write-off with rain and onshore wind.

From Wednesday, September 9th, onwards, the swell steadily fades. The period drops, the energy goes down, and by the second week, we’re looking at tiny, poor waves. Thursday, September 10th, through Sunday, September 14th, is mostly 2ft to 2ft slop with poor energy levels (120 to 281). The wind is often cross-off, but there’s just no swell to speak of. It’s a long, flat lull to end the outlook.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a struggle until the weekend of September 5th and 6th. That’s your best bet. After that, it’s time to wax the longboard and wait for a change. Stay tuned, forecasts can shift.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
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SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.6
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17
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSE
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
417
334
261
181
161
101
98
81
62
93
129
195
148
283
497
448
427
402
382
387
308
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
WNW
5
W
10
SW
15
W
5
WNW
10
SW
15
W
10
WNW
10
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15
W
10
WNW
10
WSW
15
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WNW
10
SW
10
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5
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WSW
15
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Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
11:15AM1.56m
11:20PM1.41m
11:44AM1.61m
00:07AM1.22m
12:17PM1.63m
1:10AM1.01m
1:00PM1.63m
2:58AM0.86m
1:58PM1.60m
3:23PM1.59m
7:28AM1.02m
4:56PM1.64m
Low Tide
5:30PM0.30m
5:30AM0.27m
6:19PM0.28m
5:54AM0.43m
7:20PM0.29m
6:18AM0.59m
8:42PM0.28m
6:43AM0.75m
10:26PM0.23m
11:57PM0.09m
10:26AM0.96m
00:59AM-0.05m
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7:24
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7:17
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Temp °C
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20
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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.

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