Huntington Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.65° N 118.00° W

Huntington Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Huntington Beach sea temperature is
23.1° C
3.9° 

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 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 366 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 6th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 8th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 8th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here.

Alright mate, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Huntington Beach over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – this forecast is a tough one. We’ve got a long stretch of pretty average conditions ahead, so you’ll need to keep your expectations in check.

The overall pattern shows small, weak swell with persistent onshore to cross-onshore winds, which is going to keep the surface messy for most of the period. The wave energy is mostly weak, with combined swell energy values in the low to mid hundreds – basically, not much grunt behind the waves. The water temp is sitting at 74°, which is a massive 7° warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.

The first real chance to get wet doesn’t show up until Saturday the 8th of August, and even then it’s marginal. You’ll see a little SSW swell around 2 ft, but the period is long – 16 to 17 seconds – which means groundswell. That long gap between sets will help with the paddle out, but at a beach break like this, long-period swell tends to close out or run straight. The wind is light from the WSW in the morning, which could give you a clean window, but come afternoon it swings cross-onshore and gets choppy. Not a standout, but if you’re desperate, the early session Saturday might offer a couple of knee-high walls.

Sunday the 9th of August is much the same – 3 ft to 3 ft SSW groundswell at 15 seconds, with light cross-onshore breezes again messing up the surface. The combined energy jumps to 320, so there’s a bit more push, but the quality is poor. This isn’t the day to call in sick for.

As we roll into the second week, the swell tries to pick up around Friday the 14th of August. You’ll see the best size of the whole outlook – 3 ft from the SSW, with a very long period of 19 seconds. The combined energy climbs to 548, which signals moderate energy at last. The wind is light offshore from the WSW in the morning, meaning clean, glassy conditions. This is your one true standout for the whole forecast. It’s still small, but that long period and light wind will make for some fun, lined-up waves if you’ve got a log or a mid-length. The crowds at Huntington are often there, so expect company.

After that, Saturday the 15th of August shows a similar size of 3 ft to 3 ft, but the wind picks up to a moderate cross-onshore from the WSW at 12 mph, chopping it up badly. The rest of the second week drops off again into poor, tiny surf with light but messy cross-onshore winds. No other true standouts to speak of.

So in short, if you’re looking for a paddle, focus on the morning of Friday the 14th of August – it’s the only real highlight in a pretty flat and windy run. Otherwise, expect small, weak, and choppy surf with not much on offer. Forecasts can always change, so keep an eye on it, but right now, don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
5
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
9
Monday
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Tuesday
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Period (s)
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SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
18
0.6
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17
0.7
SSW
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0.9
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16
0.9
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0.8
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0.8
SSW
14
0.7
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14
0.4
SW
20
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
71
71
97
88
114
126
212
210
348
237
229
366
314
242
239
161
139
184
95
154
207
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
20
WSW
5
SW
10
SW
15
SW
10
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10
SW
15
WSW
5
SW
10
WSW
15
WSW
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SW
10
SSW
15
SW
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15
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Wind State
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High Tide
2:35PM1.96m
4:29AM1.19m
3:41PM2.02m
6:51AM1.26m
4:55PM2.12m
7:54AM1.38m
6:05PM2.24m
8:34AM1.50m
7:05PM2.37m
9:10AM1.60m
7:59PM2.47m
9:43AM1.70m
8:48PM2.49m
Low Tide
10:21PM0.73m
8:07AM1.09m
11:50PM0.54m
9:36AM1.20m
00:56AM0.33m
11:23AM1.23m
1:48AM0.14m
12:42PM1.16m
2:33AM0.01m
1:43PM1.05m
3:14AM-0.06m
2:36PM0.93m
3:52AM-0.06m
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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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