Point Mugu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for our local stretch.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days are lookin’ pretty slim. There’s a real gap here with no proper surf on offer right now. We’re talking about a stretch starting Wednesday, the 12th of August, where it’s just not happenin’. The first couple of days are pretty flat and messy, with a weak, long-period 2ft to 2ft swell from the SSW and SW, but the energy is all over the place and the wind is just wrong. It’s not until Friday afternoon, the 14th of August, that we start to see a glimmer of hope.

The standout moment, and the one you’ll want to circle, is Friday afternoon at Point Mugu. The swell is still small, around 2ft from the SSW, but the wind swings to a light cross-offshore breeze from the W. That’s gonna clean things up nicely. The combined wave energy is a solid 553 (moderate), and with that 18-second period, it’s a proper groundswell. The break is fairly exposed and the direction is from the SSW, which is not the absolute optimum of SW, but it’ll work. For a spot that’s fairly consistent, this is your best bet. It’s a beginner-friendly wave at this size, but you might find a few locals out on a Friday arvo – crowds are sometimes an issue there.

From there, it’s a bit of a letdown. Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th are still marginal, with small 3ft SSW swell but the wind gets a bit stronger and the energy drops. Monday morning, the 17th of August, has a clean 3ft swell from the SSW with a light cross-offshore breeze, and the energy is 284 (moderate). It’s surfable, but nothing special. The rest of that week into the weekend is a slow grind of small, messy waves and poor conditions. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no nasty surprises.

The second week picks up a tiny bit. Tuesday, the 25th of August, has a small 2ft SW swell with a clean cross-offshore wind in the morning, and the energy is 268 (moderate). It’s better than the rest, but it’s still a long way off and not a guarantee. The long-period swell (16 seconds) might make it a bit walled-off at the beach, but it’s a wave you can work with. Overall, it’s a quiet period, and if you’re a beginner, the small stuff on Friday afternoon is your best chance. For the more experienced crew, it’s a waiting game for a proper pulse that just ain’t here yet.

Rusty.

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