Huntington Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.65° N 118.00° W

Huntington Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 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, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 353 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 17th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 17th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 11th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Huntington Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, surfers, Rusty here with a look at what’s coming up for us. Let’s be straight with each other – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and frustrating for Huntington Beach. We’ve got a long stretch of poor surf ahead, so don’t get your hopes up too high.

The whole period is dominated by weak, short-period swell that’s mostly coming from the SW to SSW, but it’s just not got any punch. The combined swell energy is mostly in the moderate range (between 170 and 466), which sounds okay on paper, but the wave heights are tiny. We’re looking at a consistent run of 1ft to 3ft waves with periods that are either too short or too long and weak. The wind is almost always a cross or cross-onshore breeze, which is keeping the surface messy.

Right now, and through the first week, there’s nothing to recommend. From Friday the 11th right through to the end of the week, every session is marked as poor. It’s a grim run. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so at least you won’t freeze while you’re sitting there waiting for nothing.

The first glimmer of hope – and I use that term lightly – shows up on Thursday the 17th in the morning. The swell is still tiny at 2ft from the SSW, but the wind is light and onshore, and the combined energy bumps up to 417. It’s only a 1 out of 10, but it’s the first time we see something that isn’t a total zero. Still, it’s marginal at best.

Friday the 18th morning is similar – 2ft from the SW with a 19-second period, combined energy at 466. That long period (over 15 seconds) means it’s a groundswell, which can be nice for points and reefs, but at Huntington, a long-period groundswell this small just won’t have the push to make it worth your while.

The real stand out, and the only time I’d even consider paddling out, is on Sunday the 20th. The morning has 3ft from the SW, a 18-second period, and the combined energy jumps up to 564. It’s the strongest energy we see in the whole outlook. The wind is light and cross-onshore, which isn’t perfect, but it’s the cleanest it’s going to get. This is the only session that scores a 2 out of 10. It’s not good, but it’s the best on offer.

After that, it fades back into the marginal and poor zone through the end of the month. Saturday the 26th morning has a 2ft swell with a 19-second period and combined energy of 319, but that’s it. That’s your best bet for the second week.

So here’s the bottom line: if you absolutely have to get wet, aim for Sunday the 20th in the morning. It’s the only time the energy is worth mentioning. Otherwise, save your energy, wax your board for another day, and wait for a better forecast. This is a real desert.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°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 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
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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
1.1
W
9
0.4
SW
18
0.4
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18
0.5
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17
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16
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SSW
20
0.4
SW
16
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
17
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16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
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15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
349
262
217
169
136
97
89
87
180
108
108
147
93
127
87
348
249
226
220
191
188
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
10
S
15
SSE
15
S
15
SW
10
SSE
10
S
10
SW
15
SE
10
SSE
10
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15
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
SSW
15
SW
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SW
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20
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10
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Wind State
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glassy
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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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7:04
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6:58
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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