Surf Forecasts:
Huntington Beach surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 366 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Huntington Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Huntington Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Huntington Beach in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Huntington Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's break it down for the imperial crew. Rusty here, checkin' in on Huntington Beach.
To be honest, we're in a bit of a dry spell. The first week and a half is pretty much a bust for any proper paddle surfing. We're talking tiny, weak swell barely hitting 1 ft to 2 ft, with onshore or cross-onshore wind most of the time. The combined energy is low to moderate, staying between 105 and 330, and the wave comments are all reading "poor surf conditions" with scores of zero. Not much to get the heart racing.
The water is sitting at 73°F, which is a good 7°F warmer than usual for this time of year — so it’s a warm ocean, but the waves just aren't cooperating.
There's a little bit of hope starting on the 9th of August (Sunday morning) when the swell nudges up to 3 ft with a 15-second period from the SSW, and the energy hits 257 (moderate). The wind is light and onshore, but the comment is still "marginal" — a score of just 1. It’s not good, but it’s the first sign of life.
The best shot, if you can call it that, is the mornings of the 14th and 15th of August (Friday and Saturday). The swell holds around 2 ft to 3 ft, but the period is a long 16-18 seconds from the SSW, and the energy jumps to 393 and 492 (moderate to strong). The wind is light and onshore — about as clean as we’ll get. Still, the comments stay "marginal" — not a full all-clear. That long-period groundswell is better suited for a point or reef break, but at Huntington Beach, it can end up looking a bit too straight and mushy.
After that, it's back to the "poor" category. So, if you're itching, the 14th and 15th mornings are your best bet, but don't expect a classic session. Most of this 16-day run is better suited for kites than paddles.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 49 | 49 | 47 | 42 | 66 | 41 | 84 | 77 | 75 | 71 | 71 | 97 | 88 | 114 | 84 | 212 | 210 | 270 | 237 | 229 | 366 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:33PM1.79m | 00:04AM1.72m | 1:05PM1.85m | 00:55AM1.51m | 1:44PM1.90m | 2:13AM1.31m | 2:35PM1.96m | 4:29AM1.19m | 3:41PM2.02m | 6:51AM1.26m | 4:55PM2.12m | 7:54AM1.38m | 6:05PM2.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:21PM0.93m | 6:26AM0.63m | 7:23PM0.90m | 6:52AM0.78m | 8:43PM0.85m | 7:22AM0.94m | 10:21PM0.73m | 8:07AM1.09m | 11:50PM0.54m | 9:36AM1.20m | 00:56AM0.33m | 11:23AM1.23m | 1:48AM0.14m | ||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SSW 12 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 15 | W 5 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 5 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 19 | 49 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 77 | 11 | 71 | 71 | 11 | 88 | 114 | 84 | 212 | 210 | 270 | 237 | 229 | 366 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | W 6 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SW 15 | W 5 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 49 | 10 | 44 | 42 | 66 | 39 | 84 | 22 | 75 | 8 | 13 | 97 | 8 | 4 | 82 | 114 | 82 | 53 | 50 | 56 | 57 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | S 10 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | SSW 20 | W 5 | W 5 | W 4 | SSW 14 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | 47 | 46 | 47 | 23 | 66 | 41 | 38 | 8 | 41 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 40 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 63 | 15 | 14 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 103 | 0 | 40 | 131 | 0 | 40 | 131 | 0 | 40 | 131 | 0 | 40 | 103 | 40 | 40 | 131 | 40 | 40 | 131 | 40 |
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