Point Mugu Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.10° N 119.11° W

Point Mugu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Mugu sea temperature is
21.6°C
3.7° 

Point Mugu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Point Mugu surf forecast from 24 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★+): Monday 24 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 17s. 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 1.1m 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 0.5m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Mon 24th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
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, and I’m looking at what’s coming up for Point Mugu over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, the water is running *much warmer than normal* for this time of year—we’re talking about 71°, which is a solid 7° above average. That’s unusual, and it’ll feel like a bath out there.

The swell is on the small side for the first few days, but the real story is the wind. We’ve got a run of clean conditions that’s hard to ignore. The standout here is Wednesday morning, the 26th of August. The wind goes glassy out of the SSW at just 3 mph, and that’s a rare treat. The swell is 3 ft from the S, with a period of 13 seconds—that’s a proper groundswell, and it’ll have some shape to it. The energy is moderate, clocking in at 570. It’s not big, but it’s clean, and for a beginner-friendly spot like Point Mugu, that’s perfect. Crowds are possible here, so expect a few others out, but with conditions like that, it’s worth it.

From there, the pattern holds steady. Tuesday afternoon the 25th, and Wednesday afternoon the 26th, both offer clean cross-off winds and surfable waves around 2 ft to 4 ft. Nothing too exciting, but solid.

The end of the week and into the weekend (Friday the 28th through Sunday the 30th) sees a slight bump in energy, with the swell hanging around 2 ft to 3 ft from the SSW. Periods are in the 15-19 second range on Friday, which is a long period groundswell. That’s good for a point break like this—longer lines, more push, better shape. The wind stays favourable, mostly cross-off or light cross, so the surf will be clean.

Now, the real standout in the entire forecast window is Friday afternoon, the 4th of September. The swell is 4 ft from the SSW, period of 17 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 868—that’s strong, punchy energy. The wind is light and cross-off out of the W at 6 mph. This is going to be the best day on offer. It’s still beginner-friendly at that size, but the quality will be there. Keep an eye on it, but remember it’s over a week out, so it’s promising but not locked in.

The rest of the first week of September looks similar: small, clean, consistent. The morning of the 7th of September (Monday) has glassy conditions again, with a 4 ft S swell at 14 seconds—strong energy at 655. That’s a solid one too.

There are no gaps in the surf here—it’s pretty much every day offering something. The only real letdown is the 6th of September, where the wind turns onshore, and the surf takes a hit. But that’s just one day.

Overall, if you’re after the best, aim for Wednesday morning the 26th of August for the glass, or Friday afternoon the 4th of September for the power. Both are worth the paddle.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
24
Tuesday
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Wednesday
26
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.9
S
12
0.8
S
13
1.1
S
12
1.1
S
12
1
S
11
1
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11
0.9
S
11
0.7
SSW
19
0.7
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19
1
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18
0.9
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
154
101
173
169
127
243
225
339
322
248
250
178
312
329
582
464
493
475
344
305
236
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
20
WNW
5
SE
10
WSW
15
WNW
0
ESE
5
SSW
15
W
10
SE
5
S
15
W
15
SE
10
W
15
W
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W
10
WSW
10
W
10
WNW
10
SW
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WNW
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SSE
Wind State
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cross-off
glassy
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High Tide
9:12AM1.16m
7:50PM1.67m
9:28AM1.21m
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
Low Tide
1:53PM0.77m
3:08AM-0.05m
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
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6:28
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7:32
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Feels °C
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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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