
Surf Forecasts:
Point Mugu surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, S swell with 806 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. 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 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Mugu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next couple of weeks in the water. It’s a story of a slow start, a little window of something good, and then a whole lot of flatness.
The water is sitting at a warm 72°, which is a solid 7° warmer than what we’d expect around here this time of year. That is seriously unusual; you’ll be in boardies or a spring suit for sure.
We start off in a bit of a lull. Wednesday, the 2nd of September, sees a tiny 2ft swell from the SSW with a 13-second period, but the cross-shore wind and moderate wave energy (233) keep things pretty messy and unexciting. That trend of small, marginal surf carries us through Thursday and Friday. Not worth getting the wax out.
The switch flips on Saturday the 5th. The afternoon session is where it’s at. A clean 4ft S swell rolls in with 14 seconds between waves, offering moderate-to-strong energy (928). The wind turns light offshore from the west, putting a glassy finish on it. That Saturday afternoon is the start of the fun.
It gets even better on Sunday the 6th. The afternoon sees the swell jump to a solid 5ft from the south, period still around 14 seconds, and the combined energy jumps into strong territory at 1052. With a light cross-offshore breeze, Point Mugu is going to have proper, clean, lined-up sets. That 5ft might look a little big for beginners, but for everyone else, this is the standout of the whole forecast. It’s fairly consistent, and while crowds can show up sometimes, the quality on offer will be worth sharing the peak for.
Monday the 7th holds in the 5ft range with clean offshore winds, carrying that fun quality through the morning and afternoon. The energy starts to drop (850 and 712), but the waves are still very good. Tuesday and Wednesday the 8th and 9th get smaller and the energy backs off, but the wind stays clean, giving some fun little waist-high waves.
From Thursday the 10th onwards, it gets small again. The 10th and 11th see the swell drop to around 3ft, despite some long 17-second periods, the wave energy is only moderate. That long period groundswell on a beach break can be a bit straight and tough to catch.
The real killer is from the 12th of September right through to the 17th. We’re talking ankle-to-knee high stuff, with combined energy dropping as low as 88. Even though the wind is often clean and offshore, there’s just nothing to ride. The 14th sees a 1ft wave with a 24-second period – that’s just a long, slow lump.
So, your best bet: Saturday the 5th afternoon and all of Sunday the 6th. Those are the true moments where the swell, wind, and tide all line up for a proper session. The rest of the two weeks is mostly a write-off.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
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157 | 197 | 115 | 283 | 404 | 448 | 427 | 397 | 382 | 382 | 430 | 392 | 768 | 806 | 556 | 344 | 674 | 604 | 594 | 440 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 2:58AM0.86m | 1:58PM1.60m | 3:23PM1.59m | 7:28AM1.02m | 4:56PM1.64m | 7:54AM1.14m | 6:12PM1.74m | 8:21AM1.25m | 7:11PM1.84m | 8:48AM1.37m | 8:02PM1.90m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 8:42PM0.28m | 6:43AM0.75m | 10:26PM0.23m | 11:57PM0.09m | 10:26AM0.96m | 00:59AM-0.05m | 12:11PM0.86m | 1:46AM-0.16m | 1:15PM0.70m | 2:26AM-0.22m | 2:06PM0.53m | 3:02AM-0.22m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 5 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
157 | 142 | 27 | 283 | 404 | 448 | 427 | 397 | 382 | 282 | 430 | 335 | 768 | 806 | 556 | 344 | 674 | 604 | 594 | 440 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 6 | SSE 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 11 | W 5 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 22 | SW 16 |
129 | 197 | 106 | 113 | 39 | 137 | 111 | 181 | 249 | 382 | 425 | 392 | 18 | 7 | 191 | 297 | 50 | 49 | 18 | 94 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 15 | SW 15 | S 13 | SSW 11 | W 5 | SSE 13 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 19 | W 4 | SW 21 | — | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 21 | W 12 | SW 13 |
1 | 4 | 115 | 30 | 66 | 11 | 92 | 58 | 29 | 64 | 15 | 6 | 17 | — | 58 | 14 | 50 | 17 | 3 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | W 6 | — | W 5 | W 6 | — | W 3 | — | — | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 4 | — | — | W 6 | — | W 5 | W 4 | W 5 |
5 | 64 | — | 12 | 98 | — | 5 | — | — | 8 | 28 | 39 | 9 | — | — | 18 | — | 12 | 7 | 25 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 67 | 6 | 0 | 67 | 34 | 0 | 67 | 34 | 0 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 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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