Surf Forecasts:
Point Mugu surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with 883 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) 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 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Mugu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s in store for Point Mugu over the next couple weeks.
Right now, it’s flat and sloppy. Friday evening through Sunday morning – nothing doing. A few days of weak, tiny waves with poor wind. The water is 68°F, which is a solid 5° warmer than normal – feels like a bathtub, but no surf to enjoy.
First real chance comes Monday afternoon, July 20th. Small swell around 3ft from the SSW, light cross-offshore breeze from the west. Combined energy is 704 (moderate), period 15 seconds – decent shape. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, so if you’re learning or just itching to get out, that’s your window. Crowds are possible.
The standout is Monday morning, July 27th. That’s got 3ft of SSW groundswell with a 18-second period, light cross-off wind again. Combined energy hits 1134 (strong). The longer period will mean better shaped waves on the point. It’s a ways out, so keep expectations in check, but if it holds, that’s the one to circle.
Later, July 31st Friday afternoon offers another solid option – 5ft from the S, period 14 seconds, cross-off wind, energy 982 (strong). A bit bigger – maybe not for beginners – but clean and fun. Just watch the wind.
First week is mostly marginal with a few good windows. Second week has more energy but less certainty. Stay tuned.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 13 | S 14 | S 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 94 | 74 | 77 | 246 | 201 | 90 | 235 | 306 | 344 | 275 | 372 | 239 | 322 | 353 | 362 | 334 | 264 | 229 | 232 | 253 | 280 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | glassy | on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:57PM1.37m | 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 | 6:26PM0.53m | 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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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSE 11 | SW 17 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WSW 6 | S 14 | S 13 |
| kJ | 94 | 74 | 77 | 246 | 201 | 37 | 235 | 306 | 344 | 266 | 257 | 198 | 322 | 353 | 362 | 334 | 264 | 229 | 51 | 253 | 280 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | S 11 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 8 | S 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | WSW 6 | W 6 |
| kJ | 74 | 51 | 49 | 46 | 69 | 90 | 82 | 302 | 163 | 275 | 372 | 239 | 298 | 131 | 68 | 31 | 110 | 187 | 232 | 39 | 32 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 12 | S 14 | W 15 | S 14 | SSE 14 | SSW 20 | SSW 17 | SSE 14 | SW 12 | S 9 | S 8 | SW 7 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 5 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 93 | 5 | 16 | 20 | 75 | 101 | 40 | 34 | 26 | 20 | 19 | 58 | 161 | 118 | 68 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 2 | SE 3 | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | W 3 | W 4 | W 5 | W 7 | — | W 6 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 13 | 62 | 148 | — | 94 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 67 | 45 | 0 | 67 | 76 | 5 | 72 | 45 | 0 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 152 | 45 | 0 | 236 | 236 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
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