Surf Forecasts:
Huntington Beach surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 387 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. 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 Friday (Jul 10) 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+) | 5AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Huntington Beach over the next 16 days.
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what's coming down the line for us.
Honestly, the next couple of weeks at Huntington Beach are looking pretty grim. We're kicking off on Friday the 10th of July, and the pattern is just no good. The wind is a constant problem, coming from the south and southwest, putting a nasty cross-onshore chop on everything. The swell is mostly from the SSW, but it's small and the energy is weak to moderate. The water temperature is 67°, which is about average for the time of year.
The first week is a total write-off. From Friday the 10th right through to Thursday the 23rd of July, we're looking at a solid run of poor to marginal conditions. The swell stays tiny, between 1ft and 3ft, and that wind just won't let up. The energy is weak, often in the low 100s. There's a long stretch here where you're better off finding something else to do.
Now, things start to get a little more interesting around Friday the 24th of July. The swell starts to shift to the SSE, and the energy picks up considerably. Friday afternoon sees a jump in energy, and by Saturday morning, the 25th of July, we've got a proper pulse of energy. The swell height is forecast to be around 5ft from the SSE. That's a moderate wave energy, but here's the catch: the wind is still cross-onshore from the WSW. It's going to be a bit lumpy, but for the first time in this forecast, there's enough push to make it interesting. The period is 14 seconds, so it's a groundswell with some decent shape.
So, if you're looking for the one bright spot, keep your eyes on Saturday the 25th of July. It's not a classic, but it's the best we've got. The waves will be a bit sloppy, but there's going to be some size. Anything over 5ft is getting too big for beginners, and with the onshore wind, this won't be a beginner's day. The expert crew might find a few corners, but expect the crowds to be out, as this spot can get crowded. For the rest of us, it's a long wait.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat night, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | W 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 339 | 309 | 305 | 314 | 263 | 210 | 297 | 301 | 217 | 253 | 257 | 149 | 119 | 123 | 152 | 78 | 96 | 90 | 64 | 88 | 91 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:14PM2.29m | 8:33AM1.43m | 7:09PM2.43m | 9:22AM1.52m | 8:02PM2.54m | 10:06AM1.59m | 8:53PM2.59m | 10:48AM1.65m | 9:43PM2.56m | 11:30AM1.71m | 10:32PM2.45m | 12:11PM1.76m | 11:20PM2.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:26AM1.11m | 1:54AM0.18m | 12:35PM1.12m | 2:43AM-0.00m | 1:36PM1.09m | 3:30AM-0.12m | 2:33PM1.04m | 4:15AM-0.16m | 3:27PM0.99m | 4:58AM-0.13m | 4:21PM0.95m | 5:40AM-0.02m | 5:17PM0.94m | ||||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 |
| kJ | 339 | 309 | 305 | 314 | 263 | 210 | 297 | 301 | 217 | 253 | 257 | 149 | 119 | 123 | 96 | 50 | 36 | 82 | 55 | 38 | 34 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 18 | S 18 | W 5 | S 16 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 24 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 102 | 25 | 2 | 46 | 18 | 59 | 96 | 57 | 111 | 152 | 66 | 50 | 90 | 64 | 88 | 56 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | W 10 | S 9 | S 19 | S 20 | W 6 | W 5 | SW 21 | SW 21 | W 15 | W 15 | S 12 | W 4 | W 5 | W 6 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 9 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 25 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 78 | 96 | 49 | 48 | 28 | 91 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | SSE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 131 | 24 | 27 | 103 | 10 | 114 | 103 | 40 | 40 | 103 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
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