Surf Forecasts:
Point Mugu surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 288 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. 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 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Mugu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks for our local stretch.
Right off the bat, things are looking pretty slim. The swell energy is moderate, coming in at around 404 (moderate wave energy), but the wind is swinging from the SW and cross, which messes with the surface a bit. The water is running at 71°F, which is way warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a real treat.
We’re looking at Point Mugu as the main spot here. It’s a beginner-friendly area that faces SW, and it’s fairly consistent. The first real highlight doesn't hit until Monday the 17th, when we get a clean, cross-off wind from the W at 6 mph and a 3 ft SSW swell. The period is 15 seconds, so it’s a proper groundswell – nice shape, but with those long gaps between sets. The wave energy is still decent (297). It’s a clean morning, and the cross-off wind means the face will be smooth. You might have some company though – crowds can show up here sometimes.
After that, we hit a bit of a dry spell. From Tuesday the 18th through to the end of the week, the swell drops right off and the winds get tricky. Surfable but ordinary – you wouldn’t paddle out expecting much. This gap of poor conditions lasts until about the 21st.
Now, the next real standout is Saturday the 29th. The morning looks clean with light W wind at 6 mph, cross-off and glassy. The swell is the same 3 ft from the SSW, but with a 15-second period. The energy bumps up to 430 (moderate-strong). This is the best-looking session in the whole run – clean, consistent, and the long period will give you some push. Again, expect a few others in the water.
The week after that – the 30th and 31st – the swell holds around 2 ft to 3 ft, but the wind starts to switch back to cross and it gets a bit lumpy. Surfable, but not a standout.
So if you’ve got a window, aim for Monday the 17th morning, and definitely Saturday the 29th morning. The 29th is the pick of the bunch – light offshore winds, decent groundswell, and clean conditions. Keep your eyes peeled for that one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 275 | 272 | 272 | 186 | 183 | 201 | 211 | 239 | 263 | 280 | 179 | 163 | 186 | 115 | 101 | 99 | 99 | 64 | 72 | 167 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 00:42AM1.25m | 1:10PM1.51m | 1:44AM1.02m | 1:50PM1.46m | 3:31AM0.85m | 2:42PM1.41m | 3:58PM1.38m | 8:49AM0.99m | 5:21PM1.41m | 8:46AM1.06m | 6:25PM1.49m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 7:00PM0.37m | 6:43AM0.39m | 8:04PM0.41m | 7:06AM0.59m | 9:29PM0.42m | 7:21AM0.76m | 11:14PM0.38m | 00:38AM0.28m | 10:34AM0.99m | 1:31AM0.17m | 12:26PM0.95m | 2:10AM0.08m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | W 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 275 | 272 | 272 | 186 | 39 | 201 | 211 | 239 | 263 | 280 | 179 | 163 | 186 | 115 | 101 | 99 | 99 | 64 | 72 | 167 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | W 5 | W 5 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 19 | WSW 5 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 11 | W 9 | SSW 12 | WSW 4 |
| kJ | 9 | 25 | 18 | 32 | 183 | 14 | 8 | 19 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 4 | 50 | 49 | 21 | 15 | 50 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 18 | SW 19 | W 7 | S 10 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 32 | 65 | 42 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 57 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 26 | 50 | 51 | 19 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — |
| kJ | 6 | 62 | 56 | 15 | 109 | — | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 0 | 76 | 45 | 0 | 73 | 34 | 0 | 73 | 19 | 0 | 73 | 0 | 5 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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