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Huntington Beach surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 5AM (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, 5AM (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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 20s. 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+) | 5AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (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 cut through the noise. The next couple of weeks at Huntington Beach are looking flat, real flat. There’s just nothing on the table for a while, and you’re going to need some serious patience if you’re hoping to get wet.
For the first stretch, from Thursday the 13th all the way through the 24th, the surf is poor. We're talking about knee-high slop and worse. The swell is coming from the SW and SSW, but it has absolutely no push. The energy readings are weak, stuck in the 100s and 200s for the most part, with a small bump to 562 on the 15th afternoon that's still not enough to get excited about. The wind is mostly light or gentle, but it doesn't matter when there's no waves to surf. It’s just a blank period, with a lot of the conditions being cross-onshore and choppy.
This is one of those times when the ocean just goes quiet. It’s not unusual, but it sure is disappointing. Between the flatness and the onshore breezes, if you’ve got a kite, you might find more to play with than a surfboard.
Now, if you're willing to look way down the line, there is a glimmer of hope. The long-range forecast is pointing to Tuesday the 25th as a potential standout. It’s not going to be huge, but the period stretches out and the energy jumps to 869 on the afternoon, a significant jump. The swell will be more from the S, and we might see some chest-high sets. It’s a long ways out, so treat it as promising but not a sure thing. There's another little nudge on the 28th with energy around 599, but again, week two is a lottery.
The water is running warm, at 73°F, which is about 4°F above normal for this time of year. That’s noticeable, you’ll feel it.
So, the best bet is that Tuesday the 25th might be your day. It’s the one period with some real potential, but you have to wait a long time for it. For the rest of the time, don't get your hopes up. It’s a flat spell, but it won't last forever. The ocean always comes back around. I'll be here when it does.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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) | 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 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 248 | 242 | 197 | 280 | 629 | 302 | 532 | 519 | 382 | 272 | 268 | 268 | 214 | 183 | 203 | 181 | 242 | 270 | 280 | 174 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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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 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 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 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SSW 16 | W 8 |
| kJ | 248 | 242 | 171 | 280 | 629 | 302 | 532 | 519 | 382 | 272 | 268 | 268 | 214 | 133 | 104 | 76 | 109 | 71 | 280 | 119 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 19 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | W 7 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 65 | 42 | 197 | 169 | 52 | 125 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 8 | 42 | 38 | 32 | 183 | 203 | 181 | 242 | 270 | 48 | 174 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | S 10 | SSW 11 | W 11 | S 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 9 | SW 20 | S 8 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 45 | 151 | 35 | 38 | 2 | 39 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 67 | 66 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 15 | 28 | 69 | — | 58 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 131 | 20 | 40 | 131 | 40 | 132 | 95 | 37 | 132 | 131 | 13 | 108 | 95 | 40 | 40 | 103 | 40 | 40 | 103 | 40 |
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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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