Surf Forecasts:
Huntington Cliffs surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 679 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s 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 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. 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 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11AM. 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+) | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Huntington Cliffs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. The next 16 days are a real mixed bag for Huntington Cliffs. We’ve got a lot of small, onshore slop to wade through, but there’s a glimmer of hope in the second week if you’re patient. Don’t get too excited about the first few days, though.
Right now, we’re starting with a pretty flat run. Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th are a write-off – tiny 2ft of weak SW swell, with a cross-onshore or onshore breeze. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no worries there, but the waves are just poor. That combined energy reading is only 299 to 513 (moderate), but the wind is junk. It’s not worth paddling out.
Monday the 20th through Thursday the 24th are no better. The swell stays small, barely 2ft to 4ft, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore from the SW or WSW. The waves are weak and choppy. Combined energy bounces around 400-614 (weak to moderate), but it’s all slop. Friday the 24th morning sees a small bump in energy to 988 (moderate), but it’s still 4ft of S swell with a cross-on breeze. It’s marginal at best.
Now, here’s the standout. From Saturday the 25th of July through Tuesday the 29th, things start to look a little more interesting. The swell picks up to 4ft to 4ft from the SSW, with a long period of 17-19 seconds. That’s groundswell, folks. The combined energy jumps into the strong range, hitting 1244 to 1363. The wind is still a bit cross-onshore in the mornings, but it’s light. The best call is Sunday the 26th morning – the swell is 4ft from the SSW with a 13-second period, light onshore wind, and an energy reading of 1022 (strong). It’s the cleanest we’ll see, but keep in mind that with that long period, the waves might be a bit more lined up and the sets will be spaced out. It’s a good spot for a beginner-friendly wave, but it’s not going to be a barrel fest.
By Wednesday the 30th and Thursday the 31st, the swell drops back down to 3ft to 4ft, and it’s back to the same old story – small, onshore, and weak. The final day on the 2nd of August is a tiny 1ft with a long period, but that’s just a trickle.
Overall, if you’re looking to surf, wait for that window from the 25th to the 29th. It’s not perfect, but it’s the best we’ve got. The rest of the time, you’re better off staying home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 11 | S 13 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 |
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 kJ | 77 | 246 | 255 | 114 | 273 | 350 | 411 | 383 | 255 | 298 | 679 | 358 | 439 | 334 | 325 | 257 | 243 | 345 | 299 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:09AM2.01m | 1:35PM1.84m | 1:03AM1.74m | 2:19PM1.87m | 2:08AM1.48m | 3:06PM1.88m | 3:43AM1.29m | 3:57PM1.89m | 5:55AM1.24m | 4:51PM1.91m | 7:41AM1.30m | 5:44PM1.95m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:56AM0.35m | 7:23PM0.95m | 7:32AM0.57m | 8:41PM0.94m | 8:08AM0.79m | 10:11PM0.88m | 8:46AM0.98m | 11:39PM0.76m | 9:36AM1.13m | 00:46AM0.63m | 10:49AM1.23m | 1:35AM0.50m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | 8:01 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | W 6 |
| kJ | 77 | 246 | 255 | 114 | 273 | 287 | 411 | 383 | 251 | 298 | 679 | 358 | 439 | 334 | 325 | 257 | 243 | 345 | 62 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 16 | S 10 | W 5 | S 9 | W 5 | W 6 | SW 8 | W 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 10 | 43 | 70 | 65 | 235 | 350 | 2 | 4 | 255 | 96 | 4 | 60 | 18 | 21 | 14 | 31 | 161 | 120 | 299 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | WSW 6 | W 6 | SW 13 | W 5 | W 5 | W 15 | SSE 14 | SSW 20 | SSW 13 | SSE 14 | SW 12 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSE 13 | S 15 | SW 6 | SW 26 | S 12 |
| kJ | 25 | 10 | 5 | 27 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 20 | 75 | 113 | 20 | 47 | 61 | 37 | 33 | 109 | 11 | 105 | 141 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 4 | — | WNW 6 | W 5 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 6 | — | 33 | 18 | 42 | 22 | 44 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 36 | 109 | 36 | 36 | 99 | 0 | 135 | 99 | 0 | 36 | 99 | 34 | 99 | 135 | 41 | 99 | 135 | 36 |
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