
Surf Forecasts:
Point Mugu surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SSE swell with 1,165 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 24s 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 24) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 24s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) 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 0.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 24s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 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 what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a slow start, but there’s a tasty little window of fun waves coming, and maybe even a sneaky bigger pulse later on. Let’s get into it.
The first half of the outlook is pretty quiet. For the first few days, we’re looking at knee-to-waist high stuff from the SW, around 2ft to 3ft. The energy is moderate, with readings between 489 and 753, but the periods are short, dropping from 24 seconds down to 18. That’s not giving us much push. The wind is mostly light, which is a plus, but the swell just isn’t there to make it exciting. It’s a bit of a frustrating start.
The real bright spot, and the standout of the whole period, is Tuesday the 28th of July. Both the morning and afternoon sessions at Point Mugu are looking prime. We’ve got clean, light offshore winds from the W, with a nice 3ft swell from the SSW. The wave energy is strong, hitting 721 in the morning and 763 in the afternoon. The period is a bit short at 17 seconds, but with that clean cross-off wind and decent size, it’s going to be a fun, punchy day. The water is sitting at 71°F, which is a massive 8°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so you won’t need a thick wetsuit.
After that, things get a bit messy. Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th of July have onshore winds and poor surf conditions. The swell drops off and the quality goes with it. Then, we get a ramp-up right at the end of July and into the start of August. Friday the 31st of July sees a jump in size, with a 5ft swell from the SSE in the morning and 4ft from the S in the afternoon. The energy spikes up to 1286, which is strong, but the period is still short at 14-15 seconds, and the wind is cross-onshore in the morning. The afternoon cleans up with a cross-off breeze, but the quality is still just marginal. This is a promising long-range call, but it’s not as solid as that Tuesday.
Saturday the 1st of August is the biggest of the run, with a 6ft swell from the S in the morning (energy 1064) and 5ft in the afternoon. That’s getting into intermediate territory, with a short period of 13 seconds making it a bit lumpy. The wind is clean in the afternoon, but with that short period and size, it’s going to be a bit of a mess. It might be more interesting for the kite crowd than paddle surfing.
After that, the bottom drops out. From Sunday the 2nd of August onward, the swell crashes down to tiny 1ft to 2ft leftovers. The energy is weak, dropping below 100 at times, and the conditions are poor. It’s a long, flat run to the end of the 16-day window. A few days in the second week might have a clean surface but zero push.
So, to sum it up: Tuesday the 28th of July is your day. It’s the cleanest, most consistent, and best quality wave of the whole forecast. The long-range pulse on the 31st and 1st is worth watching, but it’s not as reliable. Get out there for that Tuesday.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSE 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
444 | 271 | 467 | 584 | 450 | 657 | 546 | 470 | 455 | 727 | 610 | 504 | 629 | 608 | 545 | 397 | 392 | 475 | 348 | 273 | 849 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 8:56AM0.97m | 6:44PM1.57m | 9:26AM1.02m | 7:28PM1.63m | 9:49AM1.06m | 8:06PM1.70m | 10:10AM1.10m | 8:41PM1.76m | 10:32AM1.13m | 9:14PM1.80m | 10:54AM1.17m | 9:46PM1.80m | 11:19AM1.21m | 10:18PM1.75m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:18PM0.88m | 2:36AM0.01m | 1:15PM0.86m | 3:09AM-0.06m | 1:59PM0.81m | 3:40AM-0.11m | 2:35PM0.76m | 4:08AM-0.15m | 3:09PM0.70m | 4:35AM-0.16m | 3:43PM0.66m | 5:02AM-0.16m | 4:19PM0.62m | ||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSE 15 |
272 | 239 | 467 | 584 | 450 | 657 | 546 | 470 | 455 | 727 | 610 | 504 | 629 | 608 | 545 | 397 | 392 | 475 | 348 | 249 | 849 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 24 | SW 24 | S 11 | WSW 5 | S 10 | W 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 12 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 20 | W 6 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 16 | SSW 14 |
444 | 271 | 121 | 9 | 30 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 33 | 17 | 14 | 41 | 17 | 127 | 16 | 125 | 186 | 175 | 229 | 273 | 239 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | S 10 | WSW 5 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 9 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 21 | SSE 17 | S 19 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 9 | SSE 13 | W 7 |
15 | 10 | 10 | 31 | 9 | 46 | 41 | 23 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 75 | 28 | 116 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 135 | 16 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 67 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 18 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 5 | 45 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 67 | 73 | 5 | 67 | 189 | 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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