Huntington Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here with a look at what’s coming up for us. Let’s be straight with each other – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and frustrating for Huntington Beach. We’ve got a long stretch of poor surf ahead, so don’t get your hopes up too high.

The whole period is dominated by weak, short-period swell that’s mostly coming from the SW to SSW, but it’s just not got any punch. The combined swell energy is mostly in the moderate range (between 170 and 466), which sounds okay on paper, but the wave heights are tiny. We’re looking at a consistent run of 1ft to 3ft waves with periods that are either too short or too long and weak. The wind is almost always a cross or cross-onshore breeze, which is keeping the surface messy.

Right now, and through the first week, there’s nothing to recommend. From Friday the 11th right through to the end of the week, every session is marked as poor. It’s a grim run. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so at least you won’t freeze while you’re sitting there waiting for nothing.

The first glimmer of hope – and I use that term lightly – shows up on Thursday the 17th in the morning. The swell is still tiny at 2ft from the SSW, but the wind is light and onshore, and the combined energy bumps up to 417. It’s only a 1 out of 10, but it’s the first time we see something that isn’t a total zero. Still, it’s marginal at best.

Friday the 18th morning is similar – 2ft from the SW with a 19-second period, combined energy at 466. That long period (over 15 seconds) means it’s a groundswell, which can be nice for points and reefs, but at Huntington, a long-period groundswell this small just won’t have the push to make it worth your while.

The real stand out, and the only time I’d even consider paddling out, is on Sunday the 20th. The morning has 3ft from the SW, a 18-second period, and the combined energy jumps up to 564. It’s the strongest energy we see in the whole outlook. The wind is light and cross-onshore, which isn’t perfect, but it’s the cleanest it’s going to get. This is the only session that scores a 2 out of 10. It’s not good, but it’s the best on offer.

After that, it fades back into the marginal and poor zone through the end of the month. Saturday the 26th morning has a 2ft swell with a 19-second period and combined energy of 319, but that’s it. That’s your best bet for the second week.

So here’s the bottom line: if you absolutely have to get wet, aim for Sunday the 20th in the morning. It’s the only time the energy is worth mentioning. Otherwise, save your energy, wax your board for another day, and wait for a better forecast. This is a real desert.

Rusty.

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