Huntington Cliffs Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.68° N 118.04° W

Huntington Cliffs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Huntington Cliffs sea temperature is
21.3° C
2.4° 

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 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, S swell with 1,208 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s 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 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 1.7m 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+) 8AM (Thu 30th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 30th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 31st Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, this is Rusty checkin’ in with a look at Huntington Cliffs. Honestly, it’s a bit of a flat spell we’re lookin’ at for the next couple of weeks, so don’t get your hopes up too high.

The water’s sittin’ warm right now at 70°, which is a solid 4° warmer than usual for this time of year – you won’t need a thick wetsuit, that’s for sure.

We do have a tiny window of action, but it’s nothin’ to write home about. Sunday the 26th of July, we’ve got some long-period groundswell rollin’ in from the SSW, about 3ft with a period of 19 seconds. The wind is light from the SSW, but it’s onshore, makin’ it messy. The energy is moderate at best (725), but with that onshore breeze, it’s gonna be a bit of a bumpy mess. Not the day to charge.

Monday the 27th sees a little bump to 4ft, still from the SSW, but the wind swings cross-onshore. It’s got that light cross-onshore look with small ripples, so it’s not gonna be clean. Tuesday continues the same theme – 4ft on the morning, but the wind is a gentle cross-onshore from the south, making it fairly choppy.

Now, Thursday the 30th of July is the only time we see a bit of a pulse. We’ve got 5ft from the S with a 14-second period, and the morning wind is a light cross-onshore. The energy is moderate (964). But the catch? The wind is still not fully offshore, so the surface won’t be that classic glassy look. It’s marginal, but it’s the biggest we get. Friday the 31st pushes up to 6ft from the S, still with a 14-second period and a light onshore wind in the morning. The energy is moderate (1138). Still, with the onshore wind, it’s a fight.

After that, it all just fades away. From Saturday the 1st of August onward, the swell drops fast. Saturday morning is down to 5ft, but the wind is cross-onshore and the period is dropping. By Sunday the 2nd, we’re down to 3ft from the SSW, and the wind is cross-onshore. The energy is weak (235), and the forecast calls it poor. From then on through to the 10th of August, it’s a long, flat run. Swell heights hover around 1ft to 2ft, energy gets as low as 80, and the wind is either cross-onshore or directly onshore. There’s just no power to work with.

For a spot like Huntington Cliffs, this kind of drawn-out flat spell is a bit of a bummer. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but when the swell's this weak and the wind’s wrong, there’s not much to do but wait for the next system. Honestly, this setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on most of those days, especially when the wind picks up.

So, the short story? There’s no real standout here. Thursday the 30th of July morning has the most size (5ft from the south), but it’s still compromised by the onshore wind. The rest is a slow, flat fade. Keep an eye on the charts, but don’t cancel your plans for this one.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

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17
1.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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727
719
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392
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452
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1126
902
724
540
413
117
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
15
SW
10
SSE
10
SSW
15
SW
10
SSE
15
S
15
SSW
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SSE
10
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WSW
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Wind State
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High Tide
9:33AM1.49m
7:56PM2.16m
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
Low Tide
1:42PM1.19m
3:20AM0.24m
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
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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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