
Surf Forecasts:
Huntington Cliffs surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period, SSW swell with 292 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 0.6m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Huntington Cliffs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty comin’ at ya from the local sand. Let’s be straight with you: the next couple of weeks are lookin’ pretty flat and sad for Huntington Cliffs. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions ahead, so don’t get your hopes up for anything decent.
We start off on Friday, July 31st, with a small pulse of swell. The morning brings a 4 ft swell from the south, with a 14-second period, so there’s some long-period energy in the water – that’s groundswell, folks. Combined energy is moderate at 492. The water is a balmy 72°F, which is a whopping 6°F warmer than normal for this time of year – very unusual, feels like bathwater. Wind is a light 6 mph from the southwest, but it’s onshore, so it’s gonna be a bit bumpy. The wave comment says it’s marginal, and the score is a 1 out of 10. Honestly, it’s not worth paddling out for.
From Saturday, August 1st, right through to the end of the forecast on August 15th, it’s a ghost town. The swell drops to tiny 1 ft to 3 ft, with a mix of onshore and cross-onshore winds. The combined energy drops into the weak range (91 to 508), and the wave comments are all “poor surf conditions” or “marginal.” There’s a few mornings with light breezes, but the swell is just too small and weak to do anything with. Even the longer-period swells (up to 20 seconds) that show up around August 10th and 14th don’t save it – the height is too small (2 ft to 2 ft) and the wind messes it up.
The best you could hope for is maybe a very early morning session on August 15th, with a 3 ft south-southwest swell and a 16-second period, light offshore wind from the southwest, and combined energy of 508. But even that’s tagged as “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions,” so it’s a gamble.
Forget the board for now. This stretch is a write-off for surf. If you’ve got a kite, the onshore wind and tiny waves might give you something to play with, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a long, dry spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 |
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480 | 290 | 189 | 201 | 218 | 85 | 75 | 49 | 47 | 42 | 66 | 41 | 84 | 77 | 75 | 72 | 71 | 97 | 63 | 114 | 84 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:39AM1.68m | 10:47PM2.07m | 12:05PM1.73m | 11:23PM1.91m | 12:33PM1.79m | 00:04AM1.72m | 1:05PM1.85m | 00:55AM1.51m | 1:44PM1.90m | 2:13AM1.31m | 2:35PM1.96m | 4:29AM1.19m | 3:41PM2.02m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:47PM0.97m | 5:38AM0.36m | 5:31PM0.95m | 6:02AM0.48m | 6:21PM0.93m | 6:26AM0.63m | 7:23PM0.90m | 6:52AM0.78m | 8:43PM0.85m | 7:22AM0.94m | 10:21PM0.73m | 8:07AM1.09m | 11:50PM0.54m | ||||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 |
480 | 290 | 189 | 201 | 218 | 54 | 20 | 13 | 18 | 26 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 77 | 75 | 72 | 71 | 97 | 63 | 114 | 84 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | S 10 | S 10 | W 6 | W 6 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 12 | WSW 4 | W 5 | SSW 12 | W 4 | W 5 | SSW 20 | SW 18 |
12 | 46 | 68 | 21 | 13 | 85 | 75 | 49 | 44 | 42 | 43 | 39 | 84 | 22 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 40 | 82 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | W 4 | S 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | S 10 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | S 11 | W 5 |
— | 10 | 4 | 40 | 56 | 46 | 47 | 46 | 47 | 23 | 66 | 41 | 38 | 8 | 42 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 35 | — | — | 15 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 135 | 11 | 36 | 99 | 36 | 36 | 99 | 36 | 36 | 135 | 36 | 36 | 99 | 36 | 36 | 99 | 0 | 36 | 135 | 17 |
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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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