Surf Forecasts:
Huntington Beach surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SW swell with 358 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period with S 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Huntington Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up for our stretch of coast.
Right off the bat, we’re in a bit of a flat spell. For the first week and a half, from Monday the 13th right through to late on the 22nd, it’s pretty grim. The swell is small, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the wave comment keeps saying "poor surf conditions". Honestly, there’s nothing to get excited about. The water temperature is sitting at 68°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least a paddle won’t be cold, but the waves just aren’t there.
Now, if you can hold on, the real story starts to shape up on Thursday the 23rd. That morning is the standout of the whole outlook. Huntington Beach finally gets a pulse of proper energy. We’re looking at a clean 6 ft swell from the S, with a period of 15 seconds – that’s a long-period groundswell. The wind is glassy, absolutely dead calm, so the surface will be like a mirror. The combined energy is a solid 1406, which is strong. This is a proper session for experienced surfers, as that 6 ft is a bit much for beginners. The swell direction is S, which is in the ballpark of the optimum WSW, so it’ll wrap in nicely. Because it’s a long-period swell, expect clean lines but longer waits between sets, and it’ll be best on the reefs and points rather than the beach breaks. Crowds are often an issue here, so get there early.
The rest of the week after that is a bit of a mixed bag. The 24th and 25th have some size, but the wind gets messy again, especially on the 24th afternoon with a moderate cross-onshore breeze making it choppy. The 26th and 27th see the swell period climb back up to 18-19 seconds, which is very long, but the size drops off significantly. It’ll be better for the points, but the overall quality is marginal.
Bottom line: don’t bother with the first ten days. The only real window is the morning of Thursday the 23rd. That’s your one shot.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | W 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 253 | 257 | 149 | 119 | 123 | 152 | 78 | 96 | 92 | 87 | 88 | 91 | 130 | 74 | 77 | 246 | 255 | 125 | 280 | 358 | 274 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 10:06AM1.59m | 8:53PM2.59m | 10:48AM1.65m | 9:43PM2.56m | 11:30AM1.71m | 10:32PM2.45m | 12:11PM1.76m | 11:20PM2.26m | 12:53PM1.81m | 00:09AM2.01m | 1:35PM1.84m | 1:03AM1.74m | 2:19PM1.87m | 2:08AM1.48m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:33PM1.04m | 4:15AM-0.16m | 3:27PM0.99m | 4:58AM-0.13m | 4:21PM0.95m | 5:40AM-0.02m | 5:17PM0.94m | 6:19AM0.15m | 6:16PM0.94m | 6:56AM0.35m | 7:23PM0.95m | 7:32AM0.57m | 8:41PM0.94m | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 253 | 257 | 149 | 119 | 123 | 96 | 43 | 33 | 92 | 87 | 67 | 76 | 38 | 37 | 77 | 246 | 255 | 125 | 280 | 278 | 185 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | W 5 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 14 | W 7 | WSW 6 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 18 | 59 | 96 | 57 | 111 | 11 | 65 | 50 | 90 | 64 | 88 | 77 | 130 | 74 | 14 | 14 | 24 | 90 | 235 | 358 | 274 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | W 15 | S 12 | S 15 | S 10 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 12 | WSW 6 | SW 13 | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 152 | 78 | 96 | 48 | 28 | 28 | 91 | 54 | 51 | 49 | 24 | 6 | 27 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | W 3 | WNW 9 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | W 5 | W 3 |
| kJ | — | 7 | 1 | 8 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 11 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 131 | 103 | 23 | 103 | 131 | 40 | 36 | 108 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 131 | 40 |
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