Huntington Cliffs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your board, let's talk about what's happening in the water. Right now, it's pretty quiet, but there's a little promise down the line. The water temperature is sitting about average for this time of year, so a 3/2 should be fine.

We're looking at Huntington Cliffs, and it's a bit of a slow starter. The first few days are a real grind. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th have some small SSW swell, around 3ft, but the wind is mostly onshore and messy, so it's not really worth paddling out for. The combined energy is weak, sitting around 650 (653). Monday and Tuesday are even weaker, with dropping swell and poor conditions.

Then, there's a glimmer. Tuesday afternoon, September 1st, we get a brief window. The wind swings to a light cross-offshore from the NNW, and the sea goes clean. It's only 3ft of S swell, but the energy is low (266) and the quality is there for a small-wave session. This is a beginner-friendly spot, so it's worth a look if you're just getting your feet wet.

The real standout, and the one I'm getting a bit amped about, is Monday morning, September 7th. That's over a week away, so keep an eye on the forecasts, but it's looking promising. We've got a solid 4ft S groundswell, with a long period of 13 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 1054, which is a solid moderate energy. The wind is glassy, no wind at all from the NW. That's prime. The waves will be clean and well-shaped, though with that long period, it might be a bit better for the reefs and points in the area. This is for experienced surfers, as it's a step up in energy.

After that, the swell builds further but gets messy. Tuesday the 8th sees a 8ft SSW swell, but it's accompanied by heavy rain and a strong cross-shore wind that's going to ruin it. By Wednesday the 9th, the swell drops right off, and we're back to small, weak waves for the rest of the outlook.

So, to sum it up: don't bother with the first week unless you're desperate for a tiny wave on Tuesday afternoon. The best bet is to hold out for that Monday morning, September 7th. It's a classic case of the glassy, clean conditions making all the difference.

Rusty.

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