Huntington Cliffs Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.68° N 118.04° W

Huntington Cliffs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Huntington Cliffs sea temperature is
21.6° C
2.7° 

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 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, S swell with 931 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period with S 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 15s. 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 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 30th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 30th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 31st Jul)5ft (1.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got the goods on the next 16 days for Huntington Cliffs. This is a spot that’s exposed to a good WSW swell direction, and it’s a fairly consistent beginner-friendly break, though it can get crowded often. The water temp is sitting at 71°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year—over three degrees above average, so that’s a real treat for the skin.

Right now, it’s pretty quiet. Monday morning, July 27, we’ve got a solid 4ft SW swell rolling in with a very long 18-second period, and the combined energy is moderate at (767). The wind is light from the SSW, blowing onshore at 6 mph, keeping things a bit messy. The score’s not great—just a marginal call with tide issues. That’s the best we’ve got to start, but it’s not a standout. Monday afternoon drops to 3ft and the score is even worse.

Tuesday, July 28, is more of the same with 4ft SSW swell, 17-second period, and cross-onshore winds from the S at 9 mph. Choppy and uninviting. The combined energy stays moderate (811), but the quality is poor. Wednesday and Thursday look similar—smaller swell around 3ft to 5ft, cross-onshore winds, and all rated marginal or poor. The energy dips a bit, and the winds aren’t giving us clean faces.

Friday, July 31, has a slight bump: 5ft S swell with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is moderate (843). The wind is light onshore from the SW at 6 mph in the morning, but the wave comment still says marginal. It’s the best of a bad bunch for the first week, but I wouldn’t call it a standout. The water stays warm, but the surf is just not cooperating.

Then we hit a long gap. From Saturday, August 1, through to Wednesday, August 5, the swell drops off hard—2ft down to 1.0ft. The combined energy plummets to three-digit and even two-digit numbers (as low as 89). Winds are cross-onshore or onshore, and the surf is rated poor across the board. This is a dead stretch of about 5 to 6 days with nothing worth paddling out for.

Thursday, August 6, shows a tiny 1.0ft SSW swell with a very long 20-second period, but the energy is weak (169), and it’s still poor. The trend continues into Friday, August 7, with a slight lift to 2ft SSW swell, 19-second period, and moderate energy (499), but cross-onshore winds at 9 mph keep it choppy and unrideable. The scores are still zero.

Saturday, August 8, has a bit more: 3ft SSW swell, 18-second period, with light onshore winds from the SW at 6 mph. The combined energy is moderate (403), and it’s marked as marginal. This is the first hint of life in the second week. Sunday, August 9, is similar with 3ft SSW swell, 15-second period, and light onshore winds—still marginal, but it’s a slight improvement.

The run continues through to Monday, August 10, with 2ft SSW swell, 14-second period, and light cross-onshore winds. Energy is weak (204), and it’s marginal. Tuesday, August 11, has 2ft S swell, 13-second period, and light cross-onshore winds—still poor. The energy is very weak (144). Nothing here is a standout.

For a beginner spot like Huntington Cliffs, the standout is honestly the water temperature—it’s unseasonably warm at 71°, which is a nice bonus if you’re just sitting in the lineup. But for actual surf, the best on offer is Friday, July 31, with 5ft S swell and light onshore winds. It’s not clean, but it’s the biggest wave of the period. The rest is flat or marginal. Keep your expectations low, and remember, forecasts can change. Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
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1.1
SW
18
1
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19
1
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17
1.1
SSW
17
1
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17
1.1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1
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16
0.9
SSW
16
1.4
S
14
1.4
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14
1.5
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14
1.5
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14
1.5
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13
1.4
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
11
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
727
719
608
742
580
651
392
481
387
801
725
931
831
782
690
482
400
128
89
49
46
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
SW
10
SSE
15
S
15
SSW
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSW
10
S
10
SW
15
SW
5
S
10
SW
15
WSW
5
WSW
10
SSW
10
WSW
10
S
15
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15
S
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
9:58AM1.52m
8:32PM2.22m
10:23AM1.56m
9:07PM2.26m
10:48AM1.59m
9:40PM2.24m
11:13AM1.63m
10:13PM2.18m
11:39AM1.68m
10:47PM2.07m
12:05PM1.73m
11:23PM1.91m
12:33PM1.79m
00:04AM1.72m
Low Tide
2:20PM1.13m
3:51AM0.19m
2:55PM1.08m
4:19AM0.18m
3:31PM1.03m
4:47AM0.20m
4:08PM1.00m
5:13AM0.27m
4:47PM0.97m
5:38AM0.36m
5:31PM0.95m
6:02AM0.48m
6:21PM0.93m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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