Huntington Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Huntington Beach over the next 16 days.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a flat start. The first few days are a write-off. Friday the 17th through Sunday the 19th are poor, with tiny, weak swell and a persistent cross-onshore breeze messing things up. The water is sitting at 69°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s nice if you’re just floating around.

The first real chance to paddle out comes on Monday the 20th. It’s still marginal, but the morning shows a little pulse of 4ft swell from the SSW with a light onshore wind. The combined energy is moderate (550). It’s not going to be epic, but you might get a few clean enough ones if you’re patient.

The pattern stays pretty average through the middle of the week. Tuesday the 21st through Thursday the 23rd is all marginal at best, with the wind flirting between cross-on and onshore, keeping things bumpy. Swell sizes hover around 3ft to 4ft, mostly from the SSW. The combined energy stays in the moderate range (433 to 718). Nothing to get excited about.

Now, the first real standout in this forecast comes early in the second week. Saturday the 25th is the one to circle. The morning sees a jump in quality with a 3ft swell from the SSW, but get this—the period is 21 seconds, which is very long period groundswell. The combined energy is strong (1182). That long period will mean proper lines, but at a beach break like Huntington Beach (California), it can get a bit straight and walls up. The wind is light and onshore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy but still rideable. This is more of a reef or point break swell, but if you find a sandbar, you’ll be smiling.

Sunday the 26th morning holds similar energy (1037) with 4ft swell from the SSW, but the period drops to 14 seconds, making it a bit more user-friendly. The light wind is onshore, so it’s still a bit messy but far from terrible.

Looking further into the end of the month, Tuesday the 28th morning is another one to watch. Swell builds to 5ft from the SW, period at 17 seconds, and combined energy is strong (1149). The wind is light and onshore again. This is a solid, powerful swell for the area, but remember, when it’s over 5ft, it starts to be a bit much for beginners. For the experienced crew, this could be the best session of the run.

The very last day of the forecast, Friday the 31st morning, shows a 6ft swell from the S with a 14-second period. That’s getting into the 8ft territory for experts only. The combined energy is very strong (1345). If you’re a charger, that’s your window. For everyone else, it’s a spectator day.

Honestly, the standout window is from Saturday the 25th through Tuesday the 28th. The swell is consistent, the energy is proper, and the wind is manageable. The best bet on offer is Tuesday the 28th morning at Huntington Beach, with 5ft SW swell, 17 second period, and light onshore wind. It’s not glassy, but it’s clean enough for a proper session. The crowds are going to be there, it’s Huntington, so expect company.

Rusty.

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