Huntington Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.65° N 118.00° W

Huntington Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Huntington Beach sea temperature is
21.9°C
2.5° 

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 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 348 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s 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 0.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 17th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 17th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 16th Sep)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 have a look at what the next couple of weeks are shaping up like for our local stretch.

Straight up, I’ve gotta be honest with you – it’s looking pretty flat and frustrating out there for the foreseeable future. We’ve got a long, quiet spell on our hands with barely a ripple worth getting excited about. The first real chance of anything rideable doesn’t even show up until Thursday the 17th of September, and even then it’s only just scraping into the marginal zone. For the days before that, from now right through to Wednesday the 16th, you’re better off keeping the board in the car or taking up a hobby on dry land – the wave energy is weak (values between 162 and 389) and every session is being written off as poor surf conditions.

Let’s start with that first flicker of hope on Thursday the 17th. Huntington Beach is looking at a tiny 2 ft of swell coming from the SSW. The energy is still low (around 294 to 297) and while the morning has a light cross-onshore breeze, it’s really not going to offer much more than a dribble. Nothing to write home about.

Moving into Friday the 18th, we see a bit more energy in the water – combined swell energy climbs to 408 in the morning – but the wave height is still stuck at a piddly 2 ft from the SW. A 19-second period on that small swell means it’s a long-period groundswell, which would normally be promising, but with that tiny size it’s just going to be fat and slow. The wind is light in the morning, but it’s cross-onshore, so expect some small ripples on the surface. Still marginal at best.

Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th of September are more of the same. The swell stays around 2 ft to 3 ft from the SW. The combined energy picks up nicely on Sunday morning to 492, which tells you there’s some juice in the water, but the size just isn’t there to turn that energy into a decent wave. The wind on Sunday morning is light from the SSW, almost glassy, which is a positive for clean conditions, but the surf itself is too small and weak to be worth paddling out for anything more than a float.

After that, we roll into the following week from Monday the 21st through to Saturday the 26th of September. The swell stays stubbornly in the 2 ft to 3 ft range, mostly from the SW or SSW. The combined energy peaks on Monday the 21st afternoon at 711, which is a solid spike of moderate energy, but it’s coupled with a 3 ft swell and a gentle cross-onshore wind. You might see a few crumbly walls, but nothing consistent or powerful. The best look of the whole period might be Thursday the 24th of September morning, with a 3 ft SSW swell and a light onshore wind, but the period drops to 14 seconds and the energy is only 298 – it’s still just a marginal, borderline session.

Honestly, the standout – and I use that term loosely – is Sunday the 20th of September morning. The water temp is 71°, which is 5° warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’ll feel like a bath out there. You’ve got a 3 ft SW swell with a decent 18-second period and a combined energy of 492. The wind is light from the SSW, almost calm, so the surface should be clean. If you absolutely need to get wet, that’s your best bet, but keep your expectations on the floor. It’s not a day to brag about.

For the rest of the run, it’s all marginal or poor. This is a long, drawn-out flat spell, and with the break being consistent but the swell so weak, it’s one of those times where patience is key. Forecasts can always change, but as it stands, don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
1
W
8
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SSW
20
0.4
SW
16
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
349
262
217
169
136
97
89
87
138
108
108
147
127
127
88
348
249
291
198
191
188
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
10
SSW
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
SW
10
S
10
S
10
SW
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
S
15
SSE
15
S
15
SSW
10
S
10
S
15
SW
5
SW
10
WSW
20
WSW
5
WSW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross
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on
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cross-on
High Tide
10:05AM2.05m
10:07PM2.06m
10:33AM2.09m
10:50PM1.88m
11:00AM2.10m
11:34PM1.68m
11:28AM2.06m
00:24AM1.49m
11:58AM1.99m
1:29AM1.32m
12:32PM1.90m
4:03AM1.23m
1:18PM1.80m
Low Tide
4:04PM0.53m
4:18AM0.44m
4:47PM0.49m
4:44AM0.61m
5:31PM0.50m
5:08AM0.80m
6:19PM0.56m
5:28AM0.97m
7:14PM0.63m
5:41AM1.11m
8:28PM0.71m
5:07AM1.23m
10:10PM0.72m
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6:31
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:35
6:35
6:35
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7:04
7:02
7:00
7:00
6:58
6:57
6:55
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Temp °C
25
25
23
23
24
22
23
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22
Feels °C
25
26
24
24
25
23
24
23
23
23
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23
21
21
20
21
21
21
22
21
22
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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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