Surf spot

Point Mugu

Forecast conditions and map view for Point Mugu in USA, California, Ventura. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, California, Ventura
Coordinates: 34.0961, -119.1135

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Wave period (s)	6.3	6.7	6.7	6.5	6.5	9.6	4.8	4.6	4.5	4.8	4.9	5.2	5.5	5	5.5	5.4	5.3	5.7	6.1	6.1	6	6.3	6.5	5.5	5.8	6.3	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.5	6.7	8	7.5	8.4	8.3	12	11.9	13.7	13.5	13.2	13.1	13.1	12.9	12.7	12.3	12.2	12	11.7	11.4	11.3	11.1	10.5	10.3	10.3	6.2	4.1
Wave energy (kJ)	32	37	32	26	22	46	24	36	47	47	32	31	34	31	80	118	77	46	45	39	34	31	28	28	35	34	40	36	32	29	24	35	33	33	32	66	65	86	84	80	86	92	90	87	89	93	90	86	88	85	82	74	72	71	40	19
Wind speed (km/h)	3.2	3.9	2.9	11.3	17.9	12.9	0.8	1.3	5.4	4.8	1.3	12.7	16.3	11.6	5.1	5.6	6.3	3.7	3	12.1	17.3	14.8	5.2	4.8	5.1	5.4	4.9	11.2	20.3	13.7	6.2	3.4	4.4	2.9	2.9	10.9	18.2	12.5	7.6	4.7	3.3	1.9	2.3	10.1	15.4	14.9	4.7	2.9	3.1	4.8	0.8	11	14.5	13.9	2.3	4
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Point Mugu, Ventura County, California, USA

Point Mugu is a scenic surf area at the western edge of Ventura County, near the entrance to Point Mugu State Park and the U.S. Navy base. It’s a less-crowded stretch of coastline compared with nearby Ventura and Malibu, and it offers a mix of beachbreak and reef/point-style waves depending on the exact break and swell direction.

Wave character

Generally best with south or southwest swells
Can produce clean, lined-up surf when conditions are right
Wave quality varies a lot by sand movement and tide
Some areas are more mellow and forgiving, while others can be fast and powerful

Conditions and exposure

Open coastline means it can be affected by wind and swell direction
Often does better in smaller or medium swells
Can get crowded less often than more famous Ventura County spots, though access and consistency keep it quieter overall

Hazards

Rocks and reef in some sections
Possible strong currents
Military and protected-area restrictions may limit access in certain places
Always check local access rules before surfing

Vibe

Natural, rugged, and scenic
Popular with surfers who like a quieter, less urban setting
Good choice if you want a coastal surf session with mountain-and-ocean scenery