Point Mugu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Right off the bat, it’s a quiet start. The surf is small for the first week, with only a couple of windows that might get you wet. The best bet across the whole 16-day period will be around the middle of the second week, where things finally start to show a bit more promise.

For Friday, the 7th of August, we’ve got a tiny pulse at Point Mugu – a beginner-friendly spot. The swell is a mere 2ft from the SSW with a long period of 19 seconds. That’s a groundswell, but it’s so small it’s barely breaking. The wind is light cross-off in the afternoon, which will keep the surface clean. The water is sitting at 70°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a solid 7° above average. The combined wave energy is moderate (329).

Saturday morning the 8th looks a bit cross, and the swell stays tiny at 2ft. Not much to write home about.

The real standout comes later. On Saturday the 15th of August, Point Mugu gets a little bump. The morning shows 3ft of SSW swell with a 16-second period, light cross-off wind, and the water is clean. The combined energy climbs to 498 (moderate). It’s still small, but for this stretch, it’s the best we’ll see. The light offshore wind will keep the faces tidy, and the long period means the waves will have a bit of push. Crowds are possible here, so expect a few others in the water.

The following Monday morning, the 17th of August, also looks decent with 3ft SSW swell, clean cross-off breeze, and the same 15-second period. The energy is still moderate (298), but it’s consistent and clean.

If you’re itching for a paddle, focus on the 15th and 17th of August. The rest of the window is mostly small, with poor conditions or onshore winds. For beginners, the 2ft to 3ft range is manageable, but nothing here is over 5ft, so it’s not a problem.

Stay safe, and don’t force it if the conditions aren’t there.

Rusty.

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