Huntington Cliffs Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.68° N 118.04° W

Huntington Cliffs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Huntington Cliffs sea temperature is
21.0° C
2.2° 

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 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SSW swell with 799 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s 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 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. 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 0.9m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 23rd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 23rd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 25th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 21s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let's break down what's happening at Huntington Cliffs. The next couple of weeks are pretty lackluster overall. You've got swell coming in, but the wind is just off enough to mess with the quality most days. There's no real red-letter session here, so it's all about picking the least rough looking window if you're keen.

Your best look is probably Tuesday morning, July 21st. There’s a 4ft SSW groundswell with a really long 16-second period – that's proper, deep-water energy hitting the exposed reef. Combined swell energy is moderate (758). The wind is a light SW breeze, onshore but light enough that the surface might stay clean, especially for a beginner-friendly break. The water is sitting at 70°, which is much warmer than usual – feels like a gift this time of year, so you can probably keep the rubber thin.

After that, the first week gets a bit gnarly. Through Wednesday the 22nd to Friday the 24th, the swell drops to around 2ft to 2ft, and cross-onshore winds kick up chop. Friday morning brings a super long 24-second period, but paired with that 2ft swell and onshore wind, it’s not going to offer much for a paddle surfer – might be more fun for a kite. The combined energy is moderate (723), but the shape just ain't there.

The weekend of July 26th and 27th nudges back up to 3ft to 4ft, with periods still long – 18 to 19 seconds. But the wind stays cross or onshore each session, so quality remains marginal. The energy climbs to 860-919, meaning there’s push, but the surface is going to be bumpy.

From July 28th into early August, we see swell holding around 3ft to 3ft with 15 to 17-second periods, and mostly light cross-onshore breezes. The morning of Wednesday the 29th looks like a possible pick: 3ft, 16-second period, light cross-onshore with just small ripples, moderate energy at 632 – not epic, but tidy for the area. Crowds are listed as "often" here, so expect some company.

Into the first week of August, it really drops off. By August 2nd, we’re talking 2ft surf, weak energy under 200, and messy wind. From the 3rd through the 5th, it’s tiny – 1ft – with onshore breezes and combined energy down in the low 100s (122, 133, 135). That’s basically a flat spell with no push.

So, to sum it up: the best of a quiet run is probably Tuesday July 21st morning, or maybe the morning of the 29th. The rest is small, choppy, or weak. Not a surfers' paradise right now, but don’t write it off – the ocean always changes.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
S
12
0.7
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.6
SW
24
0.5
SW
24
0.7
SW
21
0.8
SSW
21
0.7
SW
21
0.9
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
19
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
19
1
SSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
724
358
434
334
325
297
239
161
277
444
271
467
584
450
664
657
470
547
727
794
601
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
20
WSW
10
W
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
S
10
WSW
20
WSW
5
SSE
15
S
15
S
10
SSE
10
SSW
20
S
10
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
15
SSE
15
S
15
SSW
15
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Wind State
on
cross-on
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on
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on
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cross-on
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on
on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:57PM1.89m
5:55AM1.24m
4:51PM1.91m
7:41AM1.30m
5:44PM1.95m
8:34AM1.38m
6:33PM2.01m
9:06AM1.44m
7:16PM2.08m
9:33AM1.49m
7:56PM2.16m
9:58AM1.52m
8:32PM2.22m
Low Tide
8:46AM0.98m
11:39PM0.76m
9:36AM1.13m
00:46AM0.63m
10:49AM1.23m
1:35AM0.50m
12:02PM1.26m
2:14AM0.39m
12:58PM1.24m
2:48AM0.30m
1:42PM1.19m
3:20AM0.24m
2:20PM1.13m
3:51AM0.19m
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5:56
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5:58
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5:58
6:00
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8:00
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Temp °C
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23
22
21
22
21
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25
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Feels °C
23
22
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21
21
24
24
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23
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25
23
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24
22
23
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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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