
Surf Forecasts:
Point Mugu surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, S swell with 1,016 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 21s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Mugu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cookin’ for Point Mugu over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a slow start, but don’t write it off just yet. The first few days are pretty weak, but the second half of the first week and into the start of August has some real potential for clean, fun waves. The real standout here is Friday the 31st of July, with a solid pulse of swell and clean conditions. Let’s get into it.
The water is running about 71°, which is a *much warmer than normal* for this time of year – over seven degrees above the average. That’s rare, and it makes for a very pleasant session without needing a thick suit.
We kick off with a tiny swell on Saturday the 25th of July. A small 3ft SSW swell at 21 seconds is coming through, but the wind is a light cross-on from the S. It’s not great, and the energy is only moderate (624). The afternoon cleans up a bit with a cross-off, but the swell drops to 2ft. Sunday and Monday are similar, with small 3ft to 4ft SW swells hanging around, but the wind stays light and cross-shore, keeping things a bit bumpy. The energy is moderate, ranging from 503 to 751.
Tuesday the 28th of July afternoon is where things start to look a little better. We’ve got a 3ft SSW swell, and the wind goes light cross-off, cleaning it right up. The energy is solid moderate (784), and the conditions are looking good. This is a nice little window for a beginner-friendly session, as the waves are small and manageable.
Now, the real treat comes on Friday the 31st of July. The swell bumps up to 5ft from the S, with a 14-second period, and the afternoon sees a light cross-off wind from the W. The energy jumps into the strong range (1056), and the conditions are expected to be very good. This is the standout of the forecast – a solid, clean, head-high session. It’s getting a bit punchy for beginners, but it’s still fine for most intermediate surfers.
Saturday the 1st of August continues the good run with a 5ft SSW swell, and the morning is looking clean with a light cross-off wind. The energy is moderate (677). It’s a solid follow-up day.
After that, the swell drops off a cliff. Sunday the 2nd of August afternoon drops to 1ft, and from there, we’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak surf. The energy values fall into the low triple and even double digits, with most days showing poor or very ordinary conditions. This flat spell runs from the 2nd of August right through to the end of the 16-day window on the 9th of August. There’s a small glimmer on the 8th of August afternoon with a 2ft SSW swell and clean cross-off wind, but it’s still very weak.
So, the call is simple: the best bet is Friday the 31st of July and Saturday the 1st of August. The rest of the window is either small and bumpy, or just plain flat. Don’t expect much for the second week.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 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) | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
584 | 450 | 657 | 546 | 470 | 455 | 727 | 610 | 504 | 629 | 608 | 412 | 397 | 392 | 475 | 441 | 453 | 928 | 865 | 1002 | 902 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 9:26AM1.02m | 7:28PM1.63m | 9:49AM1.06m | 8:06PM1.70m | 10:10AM1.10m | 8:41PM1.76m | 10:32AM1.13m | 9:14PM1.80m | 10:54AM1.17m | 9:46PM1.80m | 11:19AM1.21m | 10:18PM1.75m | 11:45AM1.26m | 10:51PM1.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:15PM0.86m | 3:09AM-0.06m | 1:59PM0.81m | 3:40AM-0.11m | 2:35PM0.76m | 4:08AM-0.15m | 3:09PM0.70m | 4:35AM-0.16m | 3:43PM0.66m | 5:02AM-0.16m | 4:19PM0.62m | 5:28AM-0.11m | 4:58PM0.59m | ||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
584 | 450 | 657 | 546 | 470 | 455 | 727 | 610 | 504 | 629 | 608 | 412 | 397 | 392 | 475 | 441 | 453 | 928 | 865 | 1002 | 902 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | S 10 | SSW 12 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 12 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 20 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | W 8 | S 18 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
9 | 30 | 46 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 46 | 17 | 127 | 126 | 143 | 242 | 285 | 317 | 229 | 20 | 162 | 54 | 33 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 21 | SSE 16 | W 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 7 | W 8 | — | W 8 | — | — |
31 | 6 | 10 | 41 | 23 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 76 | 49 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 39 | 29 | — | 33 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | WSW 6 | — | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | 11 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 70 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 76 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 5 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 45 | 0 | 73 | 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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