Surf Forecasts:
Point Mugu surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, S swell with 672 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. 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 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Mugu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk about the same stretch of coast, but in feet and Fahrenheit.
The first real action kicks off Tuesday, July 28th, at Point Mugu. We’ve got a long-period groundswell from the SSW, with a solid 17-second interval. That’s a lot of energy, but it might make the waves a bit straight at the beach. The swell is about 3ft, and the combined energy is a moderate 694. The water is 71°, which is a whopping 7° warmer than normal – that’s a very unusual anomaly, so it’s bathwater. The morning wind is a light cross-on, but the afternoon cleans up with a cross-off, making for some clean, fun waves. The crowds can be a factor sometimes, so get in early.
Wednesday the 29th is similar. The swell drops to 3ft, still with that 16-second period. The energy is still pumping at 722 in the morning, 868 in the afternoon. The afternoon is clean again. Thursday the 30th starts flat, but the afternoon bumps to 4ft from the S, with a 15-second period. The energy is 612, and with the clean cross-off wind, it’s a nice session. Friday the 31st is the same, with 4ft waves in the afternoon but a breezy 12 mph wind. Saturday, August 1st, is the pick of the early days. A 3ft swell from the S, 12-second period, energy of 333, and a light offshore wind in the morning. That’s glassy, clean, and a really fun, user-friendly wave. Good for beginners.
Now, the bad news. After the weekend, the surf goes to sleep. Sunday, August 2nd, through to the end of the window, we’re looking at tiny, weak swell. The energy drops to double digits most days, and the swell heights are barely 1ft to 2ft. The wind is light, but the wave quality is poor. There’s a pulse around August 7th and 8th with some 18-19 second period energy, but the swell is still only 1ft to 2ft, and the wind is onshore, ruining it. It’s a long, quiet stretch.
So, the standout is Saturday, August 1st. The offshore wind, clean conditions, and that 3ft swell from the south make it the best bet. The other decent window is the afternoons of July 28th through the 31st, but they’re a bit windier.
Stay patient, and remember – forecasts can change. This spot is consistent, so this blank run won’t last forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 629 | 608 | 458 | 397 | 436 | 446 | 424 | 606 | 668 | 350 | 521 | 374 | 309 | 277 | 81 | 52 | 49 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 40 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 10:32AM1.13m | 9:14PM1.80m | 10:54AM1.17m | 9:46PM1.80m | 11:19AM1.21m | 10:18PM1.75m | 11:45AM1.26m | 10:51PM1.66m | 12:12PM1.32m | 11:28PM1.52m | 12:41PM1.37m | 00:09AM1.34m | 1:14PM1.43m | 1:02AM1.12m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:09PM0.70m | 4:35AM-0.16m | 3:43PM0.66m | 5:02AM-0.16m | 4:19PM0.62m | 5:28AM-0.11m | 4:58PM0.59m | 5:53AM-0.03m | 5:41PM0.57m | 6:19AM0.09m | 6:32PM0.55m | 6:44AM0.23m | 7:35PM0.52m | ||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 5 |
| kJ | 629 | 608 | 458 | 397 | 376 | 446 | 424 | 606 | 668 | 350 | 521 | 374 | 309 | 277 | 80 | 52 | 28 | 22 | 16 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | SSW 16 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | S 12 | SW 15 | W 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 5 | WSW 5 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 9 | 102 | 80 | 314 | 436 | 236 | 178 | 5 | 8 | 239 | 55 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 49 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 38 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 17 | SSW 20 | S 18 | WSW 5 | S 18 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 8 | — | WSW 5 | — | SW 15 | SW 20 | SW 19 | S 13 | SSW 12 | WSW 6 | SSW 9 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 56 | 127 | 156 | 11 | 56 | 6 | 9 | 1 | — | 5 | — | 33 | 15 | 15 | 81 | 51 | 11 | 15 | 22 | 41 | 40 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — |
| kJ | — | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 48 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 37 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 67 | 19 | 5 | 67 | 6 | 0 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 70 | 6 | 11 | 67 | 0 | 0 |
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