Marine forecast
Point Mugu to San Mateo Point CA
- current wind
- 7 kt SE
- Gusts
- 9 kt
- Seas
- 4.6 ft
- Period
- 18 sec
- 72-hr peak
- 12 kt
Observed Tue 11:54 AM | PZZ655
- Gusts now
- 9 kt
- Seas now
- 4.6 ft · 18 sec
- 72-hr peak
- 12 kt
In brief
At 11:54 am PDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station PFDC1 (Los Angeles Pier 400, CA, 1 miles away) measured wind from the SE at 7 kt, gusting to 9 kt; buoy 46256 measured seas of 4.6 ft. The NWS forecast for Point Mugu to San Mateo Point CA issued at 8:46 am PDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “Light winds, becoming NW 5 to 10 kt this afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft.”
Source: National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 12 kt
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | Light winds, becoming NW 5 to 10 kt this afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 10 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds. |
| Tonight | NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 7 seconds, W 2 ft at 12 seconds and S 2 ft at 17 seconds. |
| Wed | N wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 7 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Wed Night | NW wind 10 to 20 kt, becoming 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 5 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Thu | Malibu to Santa Monica and the San Pedro Channel, NE wind 15 to 25 kt. Otherwise, N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 5 seconds, W 2 ft at 9 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Thu Night | Malibu to Santa Monica, N wind 20 to 30 kt. Otherwise, N wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 5 seconds, W 2 ft at 9 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Fri | Malibu to Santa Monica, NE wind 20 to 30 kt. Otherwise, NE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft at 5 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Fri Night | Malibu to Santa Monica, N wind 20 to 30 kt. Otherwise, NE wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NE 3 ft at 5 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Sat | NE wind 10 to 20 kt, becoming 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: N 2 ft at 5 seconds and S 2 ft at 16 seconds. |
| Sat Night | W wind 10 to 20 kt, becoming NW 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 5 seconds and S 2 ft at 17 seconds. |
Issued Tue 8:46 AM by Los Angeles/Oxnard CA (product CWFLOX).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 11:54 AM | 7 kt SE | 9 kt | — | — |
| Tue 10:54 AM | 2 kt ESE | 5 kt | — | — |
| Tue 9:54 AM | 3 kt NE | 4 kt | — | — |
| Tue 8:54 AM | 2 kt NNW | 3 kt | — | — |
| Tue 7:54 AM | 3 kt NW | 4 kt | — | — |
| Tue 6:54 AM | 3 kt NNW | 4 kt | — | — |
| Tue 5:54 AM | 4 kt N | 5 kt | — | — |
| Tue 4:54 AM | 5 kt NNW | 6 kt | — | — |
| Tue 3:54 AM | 5 kt NW | 5 kt | — | — |
| Tue 2:54 AM | 4 kt NW | 5 kt | — | — |
| Tue 1:54 AM | 3 kt WNW | 5 kt | — | — |
| Tue 12:54 AM | 5 kt NW | 6 kt | — | — |
Observed Tue 11:54 AM at NDBC buoy PFDC1 (Los Angeles Pier 400, CA), 0.7 miles away. Seas from buoy 46256 (Long Beach Channel, CA (215)), 4.0 miles away, at Tue 11:56 AM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Point Mugu to San Mateo Point CA today?
Today: Light winds, becoming NW 5 to 10 kt this afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 10 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds.
Is there a small craft advisory for Point Mugu to San Mateo Point CA?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone PZZ655 as of the last update on this page. Advisories can be issued at any time; check the current bulletin before leaving the dock.
How high are the waves at Point Mugu to San Mateo Point CA right now?
Seas are running 4.6 ft at a 18-second period, measured at NDBC buoy PFDC1 Tue 11:54 AM, 0.7 miles from this zone.
What do the wind speeds in knots mean?
One knot is 1.15 mph. The National Weather Service issues a small craft advisory for sustained winds of roughly 22–33 knots or hazardous seas, a gale warning at 34–47 knots, and a storm warning at 48 knots and above. Exact advisory thresholds vary by forecast office and by water body — a bay reaches dangerous chop at a lower wind speed than open ocean.
Where does this forecast come from?
The forecast text is the National Weather Service's own marine bulletin for zone PZZ655, issued by Los Angeles/Oxnard CA, reproduced in full. The wind and seas charts are drawn from the NWS gridded forecast for a point inside the zone. Observations come from the nearest reporting NDBC buoy. We are not affiliated with NOAA or the National Weather Service.
Forecast: NOAA/NWS product CWFLOX, issued Tue 8:46 AM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station PFDC1, read Tue 11:54 AM. Retrieved Oct 13, 12:42 PM. Conditions offshore change faster than any page can be rebuilt, so check the current NWS bulletin and your own instruments before going out.