Surf Forecasts:
Point Mugu surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 277 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 (Aug 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Mugu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your wettie, let’s take a look at what’s on the table at Point Mugu.
Honestly, for the next week and a bit, we’re looking at a pretty flat and quiet run. The swell’s gonna be tiny, mostly around 1ft to 3ft, and a lot of it is coming from the SSW with moderate energy levels. The winds are mostly light, but cross or onshore, so conditions aren't doing us any favours either. There are plenty of days flagged as poor, with a few marginal windows. It’s a tough stretch.
The first real glimmer comes on the morning of Tuesday the 25th of August. That’s the standout. Swell bumps to 2ft from the SW with a 16-second period (nice long groundswell for Point Mugu), and the combined energy jumps to 376 (moderate). The wind is a light cross-offshore breeze, so it’ll be clean. This is the best call in the whole window. Don't expect big faces, but the wait between sets will be doable and the shape should be fun. The water temp is 71°F, which is a whopping 7°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so you might get away with a spring suit or even a rashie.
After that, it's back to small, ordinary conditions for several days. The next worthy mention is the afternoon of Saturday the 29th of August. Again, small swell at 2ft from the SSW, but the combined energy is up to 363 (moderate) with clean cross-off wind. Good for a longboard cruise, but nothing to get too amped about.
Then, on the morning of Sunday the 30th of August, we have another highlight: 3ft from the SSW with 15-second period and energy at 340 (moderate). The morning has light cross-shore wind, and the afternoon cleans up with a light cross-off breeze. For what’s on offer, that Sunday looks like the pick of the second week. Crowds are possible at Point Mugu, so keep an eye out.
For a beginner-friendly wave, the size stays small enough throughout, but the quality just isn't there for most of it. The best bet is to circle Tuesday the 25th for a clean, small but fun session.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 14 | SW 17 | W 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 201 | 153 | 188 | 266 | 217 | 179 | 163 | 165 | 115 | 101 | 99 | 99 | 64 | 72 | 167 | 127 | 111 | 163 | 153 | 102 | 196 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 1:50PM1.46m | 3:31AM0.85m | 2:42PM1.41m | 3:58PM1.38m | 8:49AM0.99m | 5:21PM1.41m | 8:46AM1.06m | 6:25PM1.49m | 8:58AM1.11m | 7:12PM1.58m | 9:12AM1.16m | 7:50PM1.67m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 9:29PM0.42m | 7:21AM0.76m | 11:14PM0.38m | 00:38AM0.28m | 10:34AM0.99m | 1:31AM0.17m | 12:26PM0.95m | 2:10AM0.08m | 1:17PM0.87m | 2:40AM0.00m | 1:53PM0.77m | 3:08AM-0.05m | |||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SW 17 | W 6 |
| kJ | 201 | 153 | 30 | 266 | 217 | 179 | 163 | 165 | 115 | 101 | 99 | 99 | 64 | 72 | 167 | 66 | 98 | 163 | 153 | 102 | 86 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | W 5 | W 8 | W 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 5 | SSW 12 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 13 | 66 | 188 | 13 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 50 | 49 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 17 | 85 | 111 | 157 | 12 | 50 | 175 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 21 | S 8 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 10 | W 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | W 9 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 16 | W 5 | SW 18 | SSW 15 | S 13 |
| kJ | 65 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 12 | 57 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 57 | 58 | 127 | 45 | 11 | 111 | 71 | 89 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — | W 6 | W 5 | W 7 |
| kJ | — | 12 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 40 | 21 | 196 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 45 | 0 | 45 | 45 | 5 | 70 | 76 | 11 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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