Surf Forecasts:
Huntington Cliffs surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with 414 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. 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 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Huntington Cliffs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the next 16 days at Huntington Cliffs are a tough watch. The swell is consistent, but it just can’t buy a break with the wind. We’re looking at a long, frustrating stretch of mostly cross-onshore conditions messing up what could be fun little waves. There’s a 7-day gap from now until the first real hope, and even then, it’s not a guarantee.
The first real glimmer comes on the morning of Wednesday, the 16th of September. A light offshore wind from the SW is blowing, and we’ve got a 3ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a very long period of 18 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (400). That long period will give the swell some real push, and with that glassy wind, the Cliffs could actually clean up nicely. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, and the water is feeling much warmer than usual for this time of year at 72°, which is a real bonus. The crowds are often here, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.
After that, it’s a mixed bag again. The Friday morning of the 18th of September has another marginal call. A 2ft SW swell with a very long period of 19 seconds and a light cross-onshore breeze. The wave energy is moderate (382), but the wind is just slightly off. It’s a fiddly call, but if the wind eases, there could be a few.
The real standout, the one to circle on the calendar, is the morning of Monday, the 21st of September. We’ve got a 3ft SW swell, a period of 17 seconds, and a light SW offshore wind. The combined energy is moderate (472). This is the best-looking window of the whole forecast. The wind is light, the swell is the biggest of the run, and the period is solid. It’s still a small wave, but for a beginner break like this, it’s about as good as it’s going to get. The crowds are often there, so be prepared for company.
The rest of the period is a battle with cross-onshore winds and smaller, more choppy surf. It’s a real shame because the swell never really dies, but the wind just won’t play ball.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 20 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 127 | 219 | 295 | 414 | 376 | 358 | 349 | 262 | 217 | 169 | 136 | 97 | 89 | 87 | 129 | 108 | 108 | 147 | 127 | 127 | 87 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:09AM1.87m | 8:41PM2.28m | 9:37AM1.97m | 9:25PM2.20m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:37PM0.75m | 3:19AM0.16m | 3:21PM0.62m | 3:50AM0.28m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 32 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 44 | 219 | 295 | 414 | 376 | 358 | 349 | 262 | 217 | 24 | 35 | 43 | 82 | 47 | 92 | 63 | 44 | 18 | 127 | 122 | 87 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 8 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WSW 5 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 |
| kJ | 98 | 38 | 11 | 26 | 16 | 30 | 32 | 27 | 35 | 169 | 136 | 97 | 89 | 87 | 44 | 108 | 108 | 147 | 10 | 127 | 69 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | WSW 14 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 8 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 127 | 78 | 73 | 47 | 46 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 40 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 58 | 129 | 44 | 40 | 38 | 23 | 22 | 43 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 99 | 41 | 36 | 36 | 92 | 36 | 36 | 99 | 36 | 36 | 99 | 36 | 36 | 135 | 29 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 135 | 11 |
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