
Surf Forecasts:
Point Mugu surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 534 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 17s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Mugu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I'm looking at what's on the menu for Point Mugu over the next couple of weeks. Right off the bat, I gotta say, we’re in for a bit of a slow patch. The swell's going to be on the small side, mostly around 2ft to 2ft, but there are a few windows where the wind and the ocean will line up for some clean, fun waves. Don't expect anything huge, but there's quality to be found if you pick your moments.
The water temperature is a wild card right now. At 71°, that's a solid 7° warmer than usual for this time of year. That's really unusual, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.
Let’s start with the pick of the litter. Saturday, August 15th morning is your standout. We’ve got a clean 3ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period, coming from that SW direction that Point Mugu loves. The wind is light and offshore from the W, so it’ll be glassy. The wave energy is strong, sitting at 489 (moderate to strong energy). This is the session to aim for. It's a beginner-friendly spot, but for this size, it's perfect for everyone. Just a heads up, it can get crowded here sometimes.
The run-up to that is a bit of a mixed bag. Saturday, August 8th morning offers a tiny 2ft SSW swell with a very long 18-second period. The energy is moderate at 312, and with a light cross-offshore breeze, it’ll be clean. That long period will make for some nice, lined-up waves, but at this size, it’ll be more of a longboard glide than a performance session.
Friday, August 14th afternoon is another one to circle. The swell bumps up a touch to 2ft from the SSW, and the period is still a juicy 18 seconds. The wave energy jumps to 484 (moderate to strong), and with a light cross-offshore wind, the conditions will be good. It’s not quite as clean as the Saturday morning, but it’s a solid warm-up.
After the 15th, we get a few more clean mornings. Sunday, August 16th morning has the same 3ft SSW swell, light offshore wind, and good energy at 456. It'll be a nice repeat of the day before, just a little less energy. Tuesday, August 18th afternoon looks good for a late session too, with a clean 2ft swell and light offshore wind.
For the rest of the time, especially the afternoons, the wind swings onshore or cross-shore, chopping up the surface. Most mornings through the second week, like the 19th, 20th, and 21st, have light winds, but the swell is small and the energy is weak (below 230). It's mostly small, clean, and ordinary—fine for a cruise, but nothing to get amped about.
So, to boil it all down: the best bet is the morning of Saturday, August 15th for that clean, 3ft SSW groundswell with light offshore wind. The 14th afternoon and the 16th morning are your back-up plans. Everything else is small and average. The crowds will be a factor on the good days, so get there early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
240 | 203 | 291 | 228 | 167 | 165 | 145 | 101 | 99 | 96 | 154 | 207 | 143 | 173 | 206 | 166 | 196 | 191 | 201 | 280 | 534 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:08AM0.99m | 6:13PM1.82m | 8:45AM1.10m | 7:13PM1.94m | 9:18AM1.20m | 8:06PM2.03m | 9:50AM1.29m | 8:55PM2.07m | 10:23AM1.38m | 9:40PM2.02m | 10:55AM1.45m | 10:25PM1.91m | 11:28AM1.50m | 11:08PM1.72m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:43AM0.84m | 2:05AM-0.20m | 1:00PM0.77m | 2:49AM-0.33m | 2:00PM0.66m | 3:29AM-0.39m | 2:51PM0.54m | 4:07AM-0.39m | 3:40PM0.44m | 4:42AM-0.32m | 4:27PM0.37m | 5:16AM-0.19m | 5:15PM0.34m | ||||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 23 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
240 | 203 | 291 | 228 | 167 | 165 | 145 | 101 | 99 | 96 | 154 | 207 | 143 | 173 | 206 | 166 | 196 | 191 | 142 | 280 | 534 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 5 | WSW 4 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 15 | SW 9 |
50 | 37 | 16 | 4 | 33 | 31 | 63 | 97 | 96 | 54 | 49 | 47 | 27 | 26 | 37 | 56 | 57 | 75 | 201 | 171 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 21 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 15 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | — | WSW 12 | SSW 21 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 10 | SSE 11 |
22 | 4 | 57 | 19 | 45 | 8 | 11 | 39 | 21 | 50 | 54 | 26 | 27 | 27 | — | 14 | 44 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 23 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | SW 9 | — | — | SW 9 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | S 10 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 8 | — | — | W 7 | WNW 7 |
6 | 22 | — | — | 13 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 12 | — | — | 9 | 17 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 76 | 0 | 236 | 0 | 0 | 236 | 264 | 0 | 73 | 236 | 0 | 236 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 45 | 0 | 72 | 0 | 0 |
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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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