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Huntington Beach surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 280 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 5PM. 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 (Wed 19th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Huntington Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Huntington Beach.
To be honest, looking at the next two weeks... it’s a bit of a lean stretch for the pier. The first week is looking pretty sluggish, with a lot of small, wind-affected, and just generally flat or poor conditions. There’s some glimmers of life by the end of the period, but you’ll need to be patient.
The water temp is sitting at about 71°F, which is a good 4°F warmer than what’s normal for this time of year. Feels like a warm bath out there.
So, for Huntington Beach, it’s a slow start. The first recommendation doesn't really pop up until Tuesday the 29th of August morning. Even then, it’s a marginal call. You’re looking at a swell of about 3 ft from the SSW, but it’s caught in a light cross-onshore breeze that’ll keep it a bit bumpy. The combined energy is ticking up to a decent moderate level (614), but the quality isn’t quite there for a standout session. The afternoon sees similar size, but the wind swings more onshore. Nothing to rush for.
The best of the whole outlook shapes up on Sunday the 30th of August morning. Same height, a clean 3 ft from the SSW, but with a light cross-onshore breeze from the S at about 6 mph. The wave energy is still strong (531), and while the cross-wind isn’t perfect, it’s the cleanest and most consistent window of the entire forecast. The swell period is 15 seconds, so it’s got some proper groundswell energy behind it. Just keep in mind, at that size it’s friendly for most surfers, but it might have a bit of a lull between sets.
Otherwise, the rest of the first few days of September are filled with marginal mornings and afternoons that just don’t have enough push or clean wind to get excited about. The 2nd of September morning has a little bump from a 2 ft SSW swell with a 17-second period and decent energy (464), but again, that cross-onshore breeze messes with the surface.
Honestly, if you’re desperate for a wave, wait for the 29th or 30th. The rest is just a lot of small, choppy, or completely flat conditions. Hang in there.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 |
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 kJ | 242 | 270 | 280 | 196 | 183 | 183 | 175 | 101 | 99 | 98 | 108 | 121 | 165 | 129 | 112 | 213 | 163 | 142 | 224 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 3:31AM1.21m | 2:38PM1.83m | 3:51PM1.80m | 8:28AM1.36m | 5:09PM1.83m | 8:31AM1.43m | 6:11PM1.91m | 8:46AM1.49m | 6:58PM2.01m | 9:02AM1.55m | 7:38PM2.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:21PM0.80m | 7:07AM1.13m | 11:03PM0.75m | 00:22AM0.64m | 10:11AM1.35m | 1:13AM0.53m | 11:59AM1.32m | 1:50AM0.42m | 12:54PM1.24m | 2:22AM0.33m | 1:33PM1.15m | 2:49AM0.27m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | W 6 | SW 17 | W 7 |
| kJ | 48 | 270 | 280 | 196 | 183 | 183 | 175 | 101 | 99 | 98 | 108 | 121 | 165 | 99 | 98 | 213 | 37 | 142 | 110 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | SW 18 | W 6 | SSW 16 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 242 | 41 | 29 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 81 | 6 | 51 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 15 | 22 | 163 | 50 | 224 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SW 20 | S 9 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 10 | W 6 | SW 18 | W 5 | SSW 17 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 14 | S 13 |
| kJ | 2 | 16 | 1 | 12 | 57 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 49 | 5 | 59 | 27 | 58 | 129 | 112 | 157 | 154 | 66 | 89 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 30 | 157 | 40 | 40 | 131 | 40 | 40 | 103 | 0 | 32 | 81 | 8 | 108 | 131 | 0 | 114 | 131 | 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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