
Surf Forecasts:
Point Mugu surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 352 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s is also forecast. 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 0.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Mugu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s chew the fat about what’s shaping up at Point Mugu.
Alright, straight up – this forecast is nothing to write home about. We’ve got a long, boring run of mostly poor conditions across the full 16 days, with just a couple of moments that might be worth a dip. The first recommendation doesn’t show up until the afternoon of Sunday, 4 August, so you’re looking at a few flat, forgettable days right off the bat.
From Sunday, 4 August onwards, it’s a slog. Swell stays tiny – mostly around 1 ft to 2 ft – with a steady SSW to SW direction. Periods start out short and weak, around 12 to 13 seconds, and the combined swell energy is mostly moderate, between 74 and 129 (moderate wave energy). Winds are all over the place, but often cross-off or cross-onshore, and plenty of onshore stuff through the mornings. It looks clean but the waves are just too small and weak to get excited about. Crowds are possible at Point Mugu on the better days – it’s a fairly consistent beginner-friendly break – but the quality isn’t there. The water temperature is at 71°, which is 7° warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so you’ll be in for a warm one if you get wet.
The first real standout window is the morning of Saturday, 15 August. That’s the one to mark. You’ve got a clean morning with a light W breeze (cross-off), a bump in swell height to 3 ft from the SSW, period at 16 seconds – a proper groundswell – and the combined energy hits 402 (strong wave energy). For this spot, that’s the best on offer. The long period will give the wave some shape and push, though it might make the sets a bit gappy. It’s still small, but it’ll be clean and rideable.
Another notable event shows up on the morning of Friday, 14 August, with 2 ft SSW swell at 18 seconds and combined energy of 435 (strong wave energy). Wind is light SSW (cross-on) though, so it’s a bit messier – marginal at best. That’s more of a backup if you’re keen.
Through the second week, keep an eye on the morning of Monday, 17 August. Swell direction swings to W at 4 ft with a very short period of just 6 seconds – that’s a windswell. Combined energy is 330 (strong wave energy). Winds are light WSW (cross) and it’s rated marginal. That’s a bit of a wild card, but the short period means it’ll be choppy and weak – not a real standout. Most afternoons from the 15th onward see the wind picking up from the WNW at 12 mph, so the early mornings are the call.
Overall, the best bet is the morning of Saturday, 15 August – clean, modest but real groundswell, and enough energy to make it worthwhile. Everything else is pretty ordinary.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 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) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
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48 | 47 | 43 | 42 | 40 | 59 | 56 | 54 | 71 | 71 | 97 | 64 | 85 | 82 | 212 | 210 | 270 | 240 | 203 | 291 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | glassy | on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:09AM1.34m | 1:14PM1.43m | 1:02AM1.12m | 1:53PM1.49m | 2:21AM0.91m | 2:45PM1.54m | 4:44AM0.80m | 3:50PM1.61m | 7:10AM0.87m | 5:04PM1.69m | 8:08AM0.99m | 6:13PM1.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:32PM0.55m | 6:44AM0.23m | 7:35PM0.52m | 7:11AM0.39m | 8:58PM0.47m | 7:41AM0.55m | 10:39PM0.36m | 8:24AM0.71m | 00:09AM0.17m | 9:54AM0.83m | 1:14AM-0.03m | 11:43AM0.84m | 2:05AM-0.20m | |||||||
— | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | W 5 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 5 | WSW 5 | SW 15 | W 5 | WSW 4 | SW 14 | W 5 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
48 | 12 | 43 | 42 | 11 | 7 | 56 | 16 | 7 | 71 | 11 | 64 | 85 | 61 | 114 | 210 | 270 | 240 | 203 | 291 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 5 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 |
46 | 44 | 9 | 41 | 39 | 59 | 23 | 54 | 71 | 12 | 97 | 4 | 4 | 82 | 212 | 82 | 65 | 36 | 37 | 57 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSW 12 | S 11 | WSW 5 | SW 16 | SW 12 | S 10 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 9 | S 12 | SSW 20 | WSW 4 | W 5 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 |
13 | 47 | 22 | 6 | 40 | 23 | 8 | 42 | 33 | 12 | 6 | 25 | 40 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | — | — | 24 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 0 | 45 | 34 | 0 | 45 | 34 | 0 | 73 | 34 | 0 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 45 | 0 | 67 | 76 | 11 |
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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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