
Surf Forecasts:
Huntington Beach surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 0.6m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| 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 break it down.
Huntington Beach is looking rough. The wind is onshore from the SSW and WSW for most of the period, and even when it’s a light breeze, it’s cross-on or straight onshore. The combined energy of all swells directed here is moderate – numbers like 346 (that’s in the energy bracket) – but the swell is tiny and the wind is trashing any chance of clean waves. The water temp is 73°, which is 6° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual for Huntington.
From Friday 31 July through the end of the 16-day window, the surf is consistently poor. The swell stays tiny, mostly 1ft to 3ft, with periods from 12 to 19 seconds. Even when the period is long (like 19 seconds on the morning of 7 August), the swell direction is SSW and the wind is cross-on or onshore, so it’s just messy. The energy stays moderate (most values between 100 and 399), but none of it translates to surfable waves.
There’s a brief moment on the morning of Sunday 9 August where the forecast shows marginal conditions – 3ft from the SSW, period 15 seconds, light breeze from the SW – but it’s still onshore and the score is only a 1 out of 10. That’s the best we get, and it’s not good. Same story on the morning of 10 August and again on 15 August: marginal at best, but still not worth paddling out for.
Honestly, if you’re looking for a paddle, forget it. The wind is onshore or cross-on nearly every day, and the swell is too small and weak to push through it. For kite surfing, the setup might have some appeal – the wind is steady and cross-on, and the ocean is clean enough for a kite, but for a surfboard, it’s a no-go.
We’ve got a 16-day window here with no standouts, no real options. A blank run like this is more normal for Huntington in the summer, but it doesn’t make it any easier. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d keep the board in the car and wait for a better window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
290 | 189 | 201 | 218 | 85 | 75 | 49 | 47 | 42 | 66 | 41 | 84 | 77 | 75 | 72 | 71 | 97 | 63 | 114 | 84 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | S 12 | SSW 12 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 15 | W 4 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 |
290 | 189 | 201 | 218 | 54 | 75 | 49 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 77 | 6 | 72 | 71 | 97 | 63 | 114 | 84 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | W 6 | W 6 | S 13 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SW 15 | W 5 | SSW 12 | W 4 | W 5 | SSW 20 | SW 18 |
46 | 68 | 19 | 12 | 85 | 12 | 13 | 44 | 42 | 66 | 39 | 84 | 22 | 75 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 40 | 82 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 5 | S 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | S 10 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | W 5 | W 4 |
10 | 4 | 40 | 56 | 64 | 47 | 46 | 47 | 23 | 66 | 41 | 38 | 8 | 42 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 4 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 131 | 0 | 40 | 103 | 2 | 40 | 103 | 0 | 40 | 131 | 4 | 40 | 103 | 0 | 40 | 103 | 7 | 131 | 114 | 32 |
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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).
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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