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Huntington Beach surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 629 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 19s. 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 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Huntington Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s keep it real – this 16-day stretch for Huntington Beach is looking pretty flat. We’ve got a long, quiet gap right through the middle of the week with nothing worth paddling out for. It’s not until Saturday the 15th of August that we see the first real glimmer of life, and even then, it’s barely a pulse.
Through the 10th to the 14th, there is simply no surf to speak of. Swell heights are hovering around 2ft to 2ft, and the combined wave energy is just a weak 283 to 530 (moderate). The water is sitting at 72°, which is a whopping 5° warmer than normal – that much warmer than average is very unusual for this time of year. But the wind is on it, and the waves are nothing but poor quality.
Saturday the 15th morning and afternoon finally nudges things up. The swell edges to 3ft to 3ft from the SSW, with periods around 16 seconds – that’s a nice long groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 563 (moderate). The wind is a light cross-onshore, keeping things a little bumpy but at least rideable. It’s marginal, but for the desperate, the Huntington Beach break is the only game in town. The optimum swell direction is WSW, and we’re getting SSW, so it’s not a perfect match, but it’s something. This spot is consistent and exposed, so it picks up what little is out there. Crowds are often, so expect company.
The following week keeps the same weak pattern. Swells stay small – 1ft to 3ft – with combined energy dropping back down to the 200s and 300s (weak to moderate). The best chance is probably Monday the 17th morning, with a 3ft SW swell at 14 seconds and light cross-onshore wind. Still, it’s marginal at best. The long period pulses on the 23rd (1ft, 19 seconds) might look promising, but that’s tiny and better suited to a point break or reef than a beach break like Huntington. It’ll break straight and lack any shape.
Honestly, if you’ve got a kite, those breezy afternoons with the moderate cross-onshore wind and weak swell might be more your thing than trying to force a paddle session. There’s no standout in this entire window. For now, keep an eye on the forecasts – it tends not to stay this poor for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 139 | 184 | 95 | 154 | 207 | 143 | 208 | 206 | 201 | 248 | 239 | 197 | 280 | 629 | 302 | 532 | 519 | 419 | 367 | 367 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 7:59PM2.47m | 9:43AM1.70m | 8:48PM2.49m | 10:17AM1.79m | 9:34PM2.44m | 10:50AM1.87m | 10:19PM2.30m | 11:23AM1.93m | 11:04PM2.09m | 11:56AM1.96m | 11:49PM1.85m | 12:30PM1.96m | 00:39AM1.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:14AM-0.06m | 2:36PM0.93m | 3:52AM-0.06m | 3:26PM0.83m | 4:28AM0.02m | 4:15PM0.75m | 5:02AM0.16m | 5:04PM0.72m | 5:33AM0.35m | 5:55PM0.72m | 6:02AM0.56m | 6:51PM0.75m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 139 | 99 | 95 | 154 | 207 | 143 | 208 | 206 | 201 | 248 | 239 | 171 | 280 | 629 | 302 | 532 | 519 | 419 | 367 | 367 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 14 | W 4 | SW 14 | S 11 | W 5 | W 5 | S 10 | W 5 |
| kJ | 97 | 184 | 33 | 57 | 36 | 27 | 47 | 29 | 38 | 40 | 151 | 197 | 169 | 9 | 151 | 21 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 37 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 11 | S 12 | SW 12 | SSW 21 | S 12 | S 10 | W 12 | S 12 | W 5 | W 11 | S 11 | S 11 | W 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 39 | 20 | 50 | 75 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 27 | 23 | 44 | 25 | 35 | 3 | 42 | 8 | 2 | 20 | 9 | 2 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | — | — | SW 10 | — | W 3 | — | W 9 | — | W 5 | — | — | SSW 11 | — | — | W 5 | W 5 | — | W 5 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 8 | — | — | 15 | — | 1 | — | 14 | — | 2 | — | — | 78 | — | — | 8 | 25 | — | 18 | 49 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 131 | 23 | 131 | 131 | 0 | 131 | 103 | 6 | 40 | 131 | 13 | 131 | 131 | 48 | 41 | 10 | 43 | 40 | 81 | 37 |
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The above surf forecast table for Huntington Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Huntington Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Huntington Beach 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 (Huntington Beach) 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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