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Surf Forecasts:
Huntington Beach surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, SW 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★+): Friday 14 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| 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, let's talk waves. It’s Rusty, and I gotta be straight with you: the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and frustrating for most of us. We've got a solid stretch of nothing happening, so don't rush out there.
The first week is a total loss, with poor conditions dominating right up until the 19th or so. The surf is tiny, well under 3 feet, and the southwest winds will have it all chopped up. Mornings are cleaner, but there's just no power behind the swell. The energy numbers are weak, mostly in the low to mid hundreds (287 to 487), which tells you there's nothing pushing in. Even the long-period swells are just too small to do anything.
You're looking at a stretch of at least a week with no real waves. The early mornings with light winds are your best bet, but even then, it's a struggle. There's just nothing to get excited about.
Towards the end of the period, we see a little more life. The morning of the 23rd has a long-period pulse (19 seconds) but only a 0.4m (1ft) swell, which is a long shot. The most promising window looks to be the early morning of Tuesday the 25th of August. It's still small at 0.6m (2ft), but the wind will be light and the conditions clearer. It's not a day to call in sick for, but it might be your best chance for a few clean ones.
So, for Huntington Beach, the lack of size is the main story here. Everything is under 1m (3ft), which is small. If you're a beginner, that's fine, but for anyone else, it's a grind. The mornings will offer the cleanest conditions, but the waves will be small and weak. This is longboard territory all the way. Don't hold your breath for anything with any power.
Keep your eyes on the charts, but right now, it's a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 201 | 248 | 242 | 197 | 280 | 629 | 302 | 532 | 519 | 425 | 334 | 268 | 268 | 214 | 236 | 203 | 181 | 242 | 270 | 280 | 176 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 10:50AM1.87m | 10:19PM2.30m | 11:23AM1.93m | 11:04PM2.09m | 11:56AM1.96m | 11:49PM1.85m | 12:30PM1.96m | 00:39AM1.60m | 1:05PM1.93m | 1:41AM1.37m | 1:46PM1.88m | 3:31AM1.21m | 2:38PM1.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:15PM0.75m | 5:02AM0.16m | 5:04PM0.72m | 5:33AM0.35m | 5:55PM0.72m | 6:02AM0.56m | 6:51PM0.75m | 6:29AM0.77m | 7:56PM0.79m | 6:51AM0.96m | 9:21PM0.80m | 7:07AM1.13m | 11:03PM0.75m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | W 7 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SSW 16 | W 8 |
| kJ | 201 | 248 | 242 | 171 | 280 | 629 | 302 | 532 | 519 | 425 | 334 | 268 | 268 | 214 | 96 | 82 | 55 | 95 | 89 | 280 | 176 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 19 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | S 11 | S 11 | W 5 | S 10 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | W 7 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 63 | 65 | 42 | 197 | 169 | 65 | 125 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 8 | 41 | 37 | 32 | 236 | 203 | 181 | 242 | 270 | 53 | 174 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | S 10 | SSW 11 | W 11 | W 5 | W 11 | W 10 | S 11 | W 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 9 | SW 20 | S 9 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 23 | 45 | 151 | 35 | 38 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 67 | 66 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | — | — | — | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | — | W 6 | W 6 | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 5 | — | — | — | 5 | 12 | 7 | 20 | — | 30 | 66 | — | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 131 | 0 | 40 | 131 | 8 | 131 | 95 | 43 | 131 | 131 | 6 | 131 | 131 | 20 | 40 | 81 | 25 | 40 | 103 | 24 |
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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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