Huntington Cliffs Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.68° N 118.04° W

Huntington Cliffs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Huntington Cliffs sea temperature is
19.8° C
1.3° 

Huntington Cliffs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Huntington Cliffs surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, S swell with 1,021 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Huntington Cliffs this week:

The surf forecast for Huntington Cliffs over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Huntington Cliffs in the next 16 days are 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 13th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 19th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 18th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s

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


Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for Huntington Cliffs.

Straight off, we’ve got a long stretch ahead with very little to get fired up about. The first few days are a washout. Sunday the 12th is a no-go – cloudy with a light cross-on breeze and only 3ft of weak, short-period swell; the energy is barely there. Monday morning the 13th looks glassy with a 3ft, 14-second SSW swell, but the overall vibe is low, and it’s a fleeting moment of calm before the onshore kicks in. From Tuesday the 14th right through to the end of the third week of July, it’s a mix of onshore winds, cross-on breezes, and tiny, weak swell. We’re talking about a gap of nearly a week where the surf is just plain poor.

The water temperature is running a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting around 68°F.

Now, the one real standout in this whole 16-day window is the morning of Saturday the 18th of July. The swell starts to build properly, with a 4ft SSE groundswell at 15 seconds. The combined energy jumps to a solid 1044, which is a decent, moderate push. The wind is light from the SSW and offshore, which is a huge plus – it should be clean. This is a beginner-friendly break, but that 4ft, long-period swell (over 15 seconds) can make it a bit tricky at a beach break, as it tends to break a bit straight. Still, this is the best call of the whole period. The next morning, Sunday the 19th, also has a 4ft swell but the wind is onshore, so the Saturday morning is the one to aim for.

Looking further out, the end of the month shows a pulse of bigger swell. Friday morning the 24th of July has a 6ft S swell with a 15-second period, and a massive 1463 in combined energy. That’s getting into expert territory – over 5ft and heading towards 8ft. The wind is offshore, but it’s a long-period groundswell that will be powerful. Saturday the 25th is still decent at 5ft, but the wind turns cross-on. These are promising but less certain being so far out.

For a break that’s *fairly consistent* and exposed to a WSW optimum, the fact that the best swell direction here is SSW to S means the waves will have some shape. This spot is often crowded, so expect company on the good days.

If you’ve got a kite, the bigger, choppier afternoons later in the month might be more interesting for you than a paddle.

That’s the long and short of it. Stay patient.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
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0
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2
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1
0
0
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0
0
1
0
0
1
3
1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
12
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
1.1
W
8
1
W
8
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
19
0.5
S
17
1
SSE
16
1.3
SSE
15
1.4
S
14
1.6
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
297
330
273
253
257
149
119
123
152
77
96
156
127
88
91
130
153
561
754
813
839
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
20
WSW
5
SW
5
SSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
S
10
SW
15
WSW
15
SSE
15
S
20
S
10
SSE
20
SSE
15
S
10
SSE
5
SSW
15
WSW
5
SW
Wind State
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
9:22AM1.52m
8:02PM2.54m
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
Low Tide
1:36PM1.09m
3:30AM-0.12m
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
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5:50
5:50
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:54
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8:04
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Temp °C
20
21
20
21
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20
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23
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26
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Feels °C
20
21
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21
20
22
22
22
24
26
23
24
24
21
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20
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21
21
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Information about the Huntington Cliffs Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Huntington Cliffs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Huntington Cliffs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Huntington Cliffs 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 Cliffs) 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 Cliffs 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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