Huntington Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.65° N 118.00° W

Huntington Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Huntington Beach sea temperature is
22.5° C
3.4° 

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: Sunday 2 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 352 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with S 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 0.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 2nd Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 2nd Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 8th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s see what Huntington Beach has in store for us. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a rough outlook. The whole 16-day stretch is looking pretty flat and weak. We’re talking about a long run of tiny, poor-quality surf, so don’t get your hopes up.

The first week is a total write-off. From Saturday the 1st right through to Friday the 14th, the wave comment is consistently "poor surf conditions." The swell is tiny, between 1ft and 3ft, and the wind is nearly always onshore or cross-onshore. The water is a warm 73°F on the 1st, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only thing going for it. The combined energy is weak, mostly under 200, with a few days like the 7th and 8th showing moderate energy of 300-350 (353 on Friday the 7th morning), but that energy is paired with a long period swell (19 seconds on the 7th) that just doesn't suit the beach break setup here. It’ll be too straight and wonky.

There’s a tiny glimmer on the horizon, but it’s barely a ripple. The best shot we get is on Friday the 14th morning. The swell is still small at 2ft from the SW, with a long period of 18 seconds. The combined energy is a moderate 547, and the wind is a light cross-onshore, making it the only day with a score of 1/10 instead of a zero. It’s described as "marginal." The wind is light, so it might be cleaner than the rest, but the swell is still tiny. This is an intermediate spot and it’s consistent, so it usually has something, but not this time. Crowds are often a problem here, but with this lack of waves, maybe only the diehards will be out.

After that, the 15th and 16th of August look the same – small, onshore, and poor. The whole 16-day window is a bust. It’s a real bummer, but in a place like this, a blank run does happen. Forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to ride.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
13
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13
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
12
0.4
SW
13
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16
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18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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218
85
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212
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348
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
15
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10
SW
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Wind State
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High Tide
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
6:51AM1.26m
4:55PM2.12m
Low Tide
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
9:36AM1.20m
00:56AM0.33m
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7:52
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Temp °C
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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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