Surf Forecasts:
Point Mugu surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SW swell with 379 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s 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 16) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 0.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Mugu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s be real, it’s pretty gutless out there for the next 24 hours. We’ve got a bit of mix of small swells and some rough conditions that are doing no one any favors. But hold on, because Thursday afternoon is where the fun begins. That light offshore breeze has got me keen, and we should see a few little lined-up beauties roll in.
The weekend is going to be the highlight. Saturday and Sunday afternoons have that clean, cross-off wind that’s going to make a mess of things look pretty decent. It’s not big, but there will be some fun, rippable waves. The energy stays moderate and consistent, which is just what you need for a mellow session.
After that, the surf starts to taper off into the early part of next week. Monday afternoon still has the clean conditions, but you’ll need to get in the water with a longboard to make the most of the small swell. A bit of a drop-off in wave height is on the cards, but the ocean will still be clean.
Later in the week, we lose the long-period nature of the swell, and the energy drops. It's pretty average, but Thursday morning on the 25th could offer a few clean, if small, waves before the afternoon wind picks up.
Into the final weekend of the month, it just gets smaller and more inconsistent. Early next week is pretty lackluster, too, with just a small, weak SSW swell. The first day of October has a hint of something with a bit more shape to it, a touch more energy, but I would not be clearing your calendar for it.
To be honest, if you’re looking for a standout, it was the weekend just gone. Right now, we're in a lull. There's not a lot of push, but it’s not completely dead either. You just have to pick your moments.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 42 | 270 | 195 | 201 | 198 | 169 | 222 | 184 | 184 | 131 | 255 | 252 | 255 | 252 | 375 | 293 | 338 | 334 | 318 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 1:32AM0.96m | 12:31PM1.49m | 4:12AM0.87m | 1:15PM1.39m | 2:40PM1.31m | 8:23AM1.08m | 4:38PM1.31m | 8:05AM1.14m | 5:54PM1.40m | 8:12AM1.19m | 6:44PM1.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:53AM0.76m | 8:37PM0.35m | 5:09AM0.87m | 10:20PM0.37m | 11:52PM0.31m | 10:54AM1.06m | 00:49AM0.22m | 12:23PM0.96m | 1:27AM0.14m | 1:05PM0.84m | 1:56AM0.08m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 5 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 40 | 270 | 195 | 201 | 198 | 169 | 222 | 118 | 104 | 12 | 255 | 252 | 255 | 252 | 375 | 293 | 338 | 334 | 318 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 9 | S 9 | SW 21 | W 5 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 5 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 5 | W 5 | SSW 12 | WSW 5 |
| kJ | 42 | 17 | 16 | 29 | 14 | 117 | 11 | 184 | 184 | 101 | 58 | 56 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 27 | 13 | 47 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SW 21 | SSW 12 | SW 21 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 19 | WSW 5 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | S 12 | WSW 5 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 5 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 71 | 28 | 109 | 37 | 20 | 131 | 4 | 8 | 50 | 48 | 49 | 55 | 47 | 5 | 46 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 5 | — | — | SSW 8 | W 5 | — | WSW 4 | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 8 | — | — | 24 | 33 | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 49 | 83 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 67 | 45 | 0 | 73 | 45 | 0 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 6 | 0 | 67 | 0 | 0 |
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