Surf Forecasts:
Huntington Beach surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SSW swell with 799 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period with SSW 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 (Jul 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM. 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 20th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Huntington Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next couple of weeks for Huntington Beach. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s break it down.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The surf is small and the wind is on it, making things look pretty average. The water temperature is sitting at 70°, which is a full 4° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a notable shift, so the water’s feeling pretty toasty.
The first real chance to get wet that’s even worth a look is on Thursday morning, July 23rd. We’ve got a 3ft swell from the S with a 13-second period, and the wind is glassy – a light SW onshore at 6 mph. It’s marginal, but those clean conditions could make it fun for a longboard on the inside. The combined swell energy is moderate (548).
Friday, July 24th is a standout. The swell drops to 2ft, but the period jumps to a very long 24 seconds from the SW. That’s a proper groundswell, and at a beach break like Huntington, that long period can make it break a bit straight, but the energy is there (818). The morning has a light cross-onshore breeze, but it’s still a good call for a patient surfer looking for a glassy glide.
The real action kicks off later. Friday, July 31st is the one to circle on your calendar. The swell jumps to 5ft in the morning and 7ft in the afternoon from the SSE/S, with a solid 14-15 second period. The combined energy is huge – 1725 in the morning, 2182 in the afternoon. That’s strong energy. The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’ll be a bit lumpy, but for experienced surfers, this is the biggest, most powerful swell of the window. It’s getting into expert territory in the afternoon, so leave the foamies at home.
The first week of August sees the swell ease back. Saturday, August 1st still has some size (6ft to 6ft) from the S, but the period drops to 12-13 seconds. The wind is light onshore, so it’ll be softer, but still a decent session for anyone who missed the Friday peak.
From Sunday, August 2nd onward, it tails off fast. By Monday, August 3rd, we’re down to 1ft with a long period, but the energy is weak (211). Not much to write home about.
Overall, the best bet for the whole period is Friday, July 31st for the biggest swell, and Friday, July 24th for the cleanest, most interesting long-period groundswell. Crowds are likely at Huntington Beach, especially on the weekend, so get there early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 24 | SSW 14 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 19 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 350 | 411 | 308 | 258 | 298 | 575 | 434 | 439 | 334 | 325 | 257 | 503 | 480 | 404 | 444 | 189 | 467 | 584 | 450 | 657 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:19PM1.87m | 2:08AM1.48m | 3:06PM1.88m | 3:43AM1.29m | 3:57PM1.89m | 5:55AM1.24m | 4:51PM1.91m | 7:41AM1.30m | 5:44PM1.95m | 8:34AM1.38m | 6:33PM2.01m | 9:06AM1.44m | 7:16PM2.08m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:41PM0.94m | 8:08AM0.79m | 10:11PM0.88m | 8:46AM0.98m | 11:39PM0.76m | 9:36AM1.13m | 00:46AM0.63m | 10:49AM1.23m | 1:35AM0.50m | 12:02PM1.26m | 2:14AM0.39m | 12:58PM1.24m | 2:48AM0.30m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | W 7 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 287 | 411 | 308 | 202 | 298 | 575 | 434 | 439 | 334 | 325 | 69 | 503 | 480 | 404 | 319 | 177 | 329 | 308 | 250 | 269 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | W 4 | W 5 | SW 16 | S 10 | W 5 | S 9 | W 5 | W 6 | S 14 | SSW 14 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | SSW 14 | W 6 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 19 |
| kJ | 350 | 4 | 4 | 258 | 96 | 8 | 57 | 13 | 25 | 106 | 257 | 52 | 36 | 91 | 39 | 189 | 34 | 584 | 450 | 657 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 14 | SSE 14 | SSW 20 | SSW 13 | SSE 14 | W 5 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 12 | SW 18 | SW 26 | SSW 26 | SW 24 | W 6 | SW 21 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 |
| kJ | 9 | 16 | 20 | 75 | 114 | 20 | 4 | 35 | 20 | 19 | 151 | 51 | 105 | 66 | 444 | 24 | 467 | 42 | 26 | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | — | 60 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 131 | 6 | 40 | 114 | 40 | 40 | 103 | 40 | 41 | 103 | 36 | 103 | 131 | 40 | 40 | 131 | 40 | 54 | 131 |
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