Huntington Cliffs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the first week and a half is pretty dead. From Wednesday the 15th through to Saturday the 19th, we’re looking at tiny, weak swell with poor surf conditions. The wind’s all over the shop, mostly cross-onshore, and the waves are barely a whisper. You’ll be paddling around for nothing. There’s a solid 10-day gap where you’re better off leaving the boards in the car.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Sunday the 19th in the morning. It’s still marginal, but we get a 3ft swell from the S with a 12-second period, and the wind’s light and onshore. The combined energy is moderate (525). It’s not gonna be pumping, but it’s the first sign of life.

Things start to look a little more interesting around Tuesday the 21st. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the SSW, period around 16 seconds, and light onshore winds. The energy is up (622). Still not clean, but it’s a step in the right direction.

Now, the standout window is from Sunday the 27th through Tuesday the 30th. The morning of Monday the 27th is the best we’re gonna see. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the SSW with a 18-second period. That’s a proper groundswell with some real grunt. The combined energy is strong (1041). The wind is light and onshore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy, but there’s enough juice for a fun session. The water temp is about average for the time of year.

The Sunday before that, the 26th, has a bigger 5ft swell from the SSW, but it’s a bit shorter period (14 seconds) and the wind is cross-onshore, so it’ll be choppy. That one’s more for the experienced crew as it’s pushing the 5ft mark.

Overall, it’s a slow start, but the final few days of the month offer some promise. The best call is Huntington Cliffs on Monday the 27th morning – it’s the pick of the bunch. The waves will be a bit messy, but the swell is there.

Rusty.

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