Huntington Cliffs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk Huntington Cliffs. The outlook is a bit flat for the next couple of weeks. The water’s sitting at about 73°F right now, which is much warmer than average for this time of year—nearly 6°F above normal. Strange stuff.

First chance for a wave is Tuesday the 25th of August, but it’s weak—a 2ft south swell with a 13-second period, combined energy of 345. That’s weak. Wind’s light and onshore from the southwest. Not worth paddling out.

From Wednesday the 26th to Sunday the 30th of August, we’ve got small stuff—3ft to 4ft from the south or south-southwest, periods around 11 to 12 seconds. The energy bumps into the moderate range a couple times—Wednesday morning hits 717—but the wind stays cross-onshore or onshore from the south and southwest. Light breeze, but it’s rippled. Nothing special.

Then from the 31st of August through the 8th of September, it’s mostly poor conditions. Swell drops to 2ft to 3ft. One bright spot: Saturday morning the 5th of September. A 3ft south-southwest swell, period 16 seconds, combined energy 505. That’s a longer period swell, which means better shape but longer waits. Winds are light and offshore from the southwest, so it’ll be clean. That’s a good size for beginners. Crowds are often there, so you won’t be alone. The direction’s close enough to the optimum.

Finally, on Wednesday the 9th of September, we get a pulse. A 4ft south-southeast swell, period 14 seconds, combined energy 1124. That’s solid. Morning wind is light cross-onshore from the west, so it might be okay. By afternoon, the swell jumps to 5ft from the south, period 16 seconds, with 1821 energy—the biggest reading of the whole forecast. But the wind picks up to a moderate breeze from the west, turning it choppy. That one’s for the diehards.

Best bet? I’d go Saturday morning the 5th of September. Clean, small, and rideable. The 9th of September has the most power but the chop will test your patience.

Rusty

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