Huntington Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.65° N 118.00° W

Huntington Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Huntington Beach sea temperature is
22.6° C
3.5° 

Huntington Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Huntington Beach surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period, SSW swell with 292 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s 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 (Aug 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 0.6m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 1st Aug)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 1st Aug)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 7th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Huntington Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's ahead for Huntington Beach.

Honestly, it's a pretty quiet stretch for the next couple of weeks. We're looking at a long run of small, uninspiring conditions. The water is sitting at a warm 73°, which is a whopping 6° warmer than usual – that's very unusual for this time of year. It feels like bathwater out there.

The first few days are a total write-off. Friday the 31st starts with a weak 4ft swell from the south, but it's onshore and the wave energy is weak (492). The forecast calls it "marginal" at best, and by the afternoon it's labeled "poor." Saturday and Sunday are more of the same, with tiny waves dropping to 1ft and a mix of onshore and cross-onshore winds. The surf is just not there.

We go through a whole week of this, all the way through to the second week of August. The swell barely lifts above 1ft or 2ft, and while the winds are often light, the wave energy is mostly in the low double digits (91 to 160). The period is all over the place, from 12 to 19 seconds, but with no height to back it up, the long periods just mean long waits for ankle-biters.

There's a glimmer of something toward the end of the second week. On the morning of Friday, August 14th, we get a 2ft swell from the SSW with a very long period of 19 seconds, and the wind goes glassy – a light breeze from the SW. The combined energy jumps to a moderate 416. It's still "marginal" due to tide, but that's the cleanest window we get. The swell is small, but with that period and no wind, it might offer a few peelers if you're patient.

The best of the bunch, and I mean the best of a bad bunch, looks like the morning of Saturday, August 15th. The swell is 3ft from the SSW, with a period of 16 seconds and light offshore winds from the SW. The combined energy hits a moderate 508, the highest of the whole period. It's still rated "marginal" for tide, but it's the only session that has a combination of waist-high potential and clean conditions. For a south-facing spot like Huntington Beach, the SSW direction is a plus.

The rest of the 16-day window is a consistent run of "poor surf conditions" or "marginal" calls. It's a blank run, but for a stretch of beach break like this, that's not unusual. The forecasts can change, but right now, there ain't much to get excited about. If you're a kiter, the afternoon southwesterlies might offer a window, but for a paddle surfer, this is a long stretch of flat and small.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
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1.1
S
14
0.9
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13
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14
0.8
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13
0.8
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13
0.5
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13
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12
0.4
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16
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14
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14
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14
0.4
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13
0.6
SSW
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0.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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290
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63
114
84
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
WSW
5
SSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
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15
SSW
5
SSE
10
SSW
15
SW
10
SSE
15
SSW
15
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SSW
15
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15
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High Tide
11:39AM1.68m
10:47PM2.07m
12:05PM1.73m
11:23PM1.91m
12:33PM1.79m
00:04AM1.72m
1:05PM1.85m
00:55AM1.51m
1:44PM1.90m
2:13AM1.31m
2:35PM1.96m
4:29AM1.19m
3:41PM2.02m
Low Tide
4:47PM0.97m
5:38AM0.36m
5:31PM0.95m
6:02AM0.48m
6:21PM0.93m
6:26AM0.63m
7:23PM0.90m
6:52AM0.78m
8:43PM0.85m
7:22AM0.94m
10:21PM0.73m
8:07AM1.09m
11:50PM0.54m
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7:52
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Feels °C
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Information about the Huntington Beach Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Huntington Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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