Surf Forecasts:
Point Mugu surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 697 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period with S 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. 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 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Mugu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty.
Let’s talk about Point Mugu. The next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag. The afternoons are looking clean for the most part, which is a win, but wave heights stay on the small side. The water’s sitting at 71°F, which is a whopping 7°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, you’ll be in boardshorts for sure.
We kick off on Tuesday afternoon, the 25th of August, but it’s tiny. Only 2ft of swell from the southwest with a very long period of 16 seconds. The wind is cross-offshore though, so it’ll be clean, but the energy is weak (304). Not really worth paddling out for.
Wednesday the 26th is more of the same theme. The mornings have a touch more size, 4ft from the south, but the wind is a light cross-onshore, putting small ripples on it. The afternoon cleans up with a cross-shore wind but still just 4ft. Both sessions are marginal.
Thursday morning the 27th looks poor with onshore wind, but the afternoon is a real standout for the first week. We get a glassy surface, 3ft of south swell, and clean, rideable conditions. The combined energy is moderate (360). This is your best bet for a fun, easy paddle.
Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th settle into a pattern. Mornings are small and a bit bumpy, but afternoons turn clean with cross-offshore winds. Friday afternoon has 2ft from the south-southwest with a very long period of 19 seconds. Saturday afternoon has 3ft from the same direction, with 16-second period. The energy is moderate, 513 on Saturday. These are solid options for a log or a fun board.
The trend of small, clean afternoons continues right through to the morning of Monday the 7th of September. Swell heights bounce between 2ft and 4ft, mostly from the south-southwest. The combined energy stays in the moderate range. A few sessions tip over 500, like Saturday the 29th afternoon. A good run for consistency if you’ve got the right board.
Monday the 7th of September drops right off. The energy falls to just 178 in the morning. Not worth a look. Tuesday the 8th is even smaller, 1ft, with very poor conditions.
Then, things get interesting. On the morning of Wednesday the 9th of September, we see a significant pulse of new swell. The direction shifts to south-southeast, height is 4ft, but the combined energy jumps to 1149 – that’s strong energy. The period is long at 15 seconds. The morning has a light cross-shore wind. The afternoon looks even better for size but bumpier: 5ft from the south at 16 seconds, with the energy surging to 1850. The wind is a cross-offshore breeze from the WNW at 12 mph, keeping it clean. This afternoon session on the 9th of September is the highlight of the entire 16-day window. It’s a powerful, long-period groundswell with clean wind. That one’s going to be a treat for the more experienced crew. Keep in mind, a long period like that will be best on the points.
Overall, the first week is about clean, small waves. The second week has a clear standout on the 9th of September afternoon. There is a bit of a gap of poor surf from the 7th to the 8th before that pulse arrives.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 16 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
127 | 286 | 466 | 339 | 240 | 138 | 255 | 202 | 312 | 329 | 582 | 464 | 493 | 475 | 344 | 305 | 233 | 178 | 202 | 177 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 8:24PM1.74m | 9:46AM1.27m | 8:57PM1.77m | 10:05AM1.34m | 9:29PM1.76m | 10:27AM1.42m | 10:03PM1.69m | 10:50AM1.49m | 10:39PM1.58m | 11:15AM1.56m | 11:20PM1.41m | 11:44AM1.61m | 00:07AM1.22m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:26PM0.67m | 3:33AM-0.08m | 2:58PM0.58m | 3:56AM-0.08m | 3:32PM0.49m | 4:20AM-0.05m | 4:08PM0.41m | 4:43AM0.02m | 4:46PM0.34m | 5:07AM0.13m | 5:30PM0.30m | 5:30AM0.27m | 6:19PM0.28m | |||||||
— | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | W 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | W 6 | SSE 13 | S 13 | S 12 |
90 | 286 | 466 | 339 | 240 | 138 | 255 | 128 | 312 | 329 | 582 | 464 | 493 | 89 | 344 | 305 | 41 | 127 | 202 | 177 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSE 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 10 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | W 6 | S 9 | SSW 16 | W 6 | SSE 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | W 5 |
127 | 145 | 159 | 121 | 104 | 94 | 103 | 202 | 81 | 56 | 22 | 30 | 14 | 475 | 41 | 57 | 233 | 178 | 118 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SW 20 | W 8 | SW 15 | WSW 5 | SW 13 | W 10 | SW 13 | S 10 | S 8 | W 9 | S 9 | SSE 14 | S 9 | SSE 12 | W 5 | WSW 5 | SSW 13 |
87 | 124 | 15 | 16 | 5 | 104 | 2 | 62 | 30 | 44 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 39 | 2 | 119 | 19 | 8 | 101 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | W 6 | — | W 5 | W 7 | — | W 5 | — | — | W 6 | W 6 |
4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 64 | — | 18 | 278 | — | 20 | — | — | 41 | 88 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 0 | 45 | 45 | 11 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 236 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 0 | 0 |
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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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