Surf Forecasts:
Point Mugu surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 751 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 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, Rusty here, checkin' in from the coast. Let's see what we've got on the horizon for our local stretch.
Right off the bat, I gotta tell ya, it's gonna be a slow burner around here. The first few days are pretty grim, with next to no surf to get excited about. We're looking at a small, long-period SW groundswell, but the energy is just not there to do much of anything. The water is sitting at 71°F, which is a good 7° warmer than usual for this time of year – that's a very unusual, tropical feeling ocean out there.
We're really waiting until the back half of the first week for things to wake up. The real story starts to unfold on Friday the 28th. That morning at Point Mugu, we see a bump in the swell. A clean 2ft SSW swell with a very long 19-second period is lining up. The combined energy is building at (405), and with those light offshore winds out of the WNW, the wave faces are gonna be clean as a whistle. This is a great, mellow option for a beginner-level break like this, with a dreamy line-up. The long period means better shaped waves and easier paddling, but it might break a little straight here. That afternoon stays just as clean with a touch more energy (463), making it a solid call for an evening session.
Saturday the 29th carries that same standard. The swell holds at 3ft (3ft in the PM) and the period drops slightly to 17 seconds, but the energy kicks up to 596 in the morning. Winds stay light offshore from the W. It's not big, but for a point break like Mugu, this is about as clean and fun as it gets for a weekend session. Expect crowds, as it can get busy here, but the conditions will be worth it.
The following week offers a few more glimpses of clean surf, particularly on Monday the 31st of August afternoon with a clean 3ft S swell and cross-offshore wind, and again on Friday the 4th of September afternoon. That Friday afternoon session shows a nice 3ft SSW groundswell with a 17-second period and clean cross-offshore wind, with energy at a healthy (525).
Overall, this is a patience game. The surf is small but the windows of clean, glassy conditions are real. Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th are your standout days. It's not a swell you'll be writing home about for its size, but for a fun, clean paddle on a longboard, it's the best on offer. The long-range prospects around the 4th look promising, but it's a long way out. I'll be out there on that Friday morning for sure.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 16 | SW 16 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 12 |
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169 | 127 | 286 | 466 | 339 | 240 | 136 | 199 | 202 | 312 | 329 | 582 | 464 | 493 | 475 | 344 | 334 | 233 | 178 | 253 | 187 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 11:44AM1.61m | 00:07AM1.22m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:30AM0.27m | 6:19PM0.28m | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | S 13 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | W 6 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 12 |
169 | 90 | 286 | 466 | 339 | 240 | 94 | 199 | 133 | 85 | 329 | 582 | 464 | 493 | 475 | 344 | 334 | 40 | 178 | 253 | 187 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SW 16 | SSE 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 12 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | S 9 | W 6 | W 5 | S 8 | S 9 | W 6 | SSE 13 | SSW 14 | W 5 | SSW 13 | W 6 |
89 | 127 | 145 | 159 | 121 | 104 | 136 | 103 | 202 | 312 | 57 | 64 | 29 | 11 | 6 | 31 | 58 | 233 | 20 | 118 | 30 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | S 13 | W 5 | W 15 | SW 20 | WSW 4 | SW 14 | WSW 5 | SW 13 | W 5 | SW 13 | S 8 | S 8 | W 9 | S 16 | SSE 14 | S 8 | SSE 12 | S 16 | SW 19 | SSW 13 |
3 | 87 | 13 | 4 | 16 | 4 | 74 | 2 | 62 | 8 | 44 | 22 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 41 | 5 | 48 | 118 | 14 | 116 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | W 6 | — | WSW 10 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 | — | W 5 | W 6 | — | WSW 5 | W 6 |
— | 4 | — | — | 130 | — | — | — | 15 | — | 33 | 194 | 91 | 25 | 89 | — | 20 | 135 | — | 7 | 126 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 72 | 45 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 0 | 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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