Huntington Cliffs Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.68° N 118.04° W

Huntington Cliffs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Huntington Cliffs sea temperature is
20.1° C
1.6° 

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 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SW swell with 358 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 0.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 13th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 13th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 19th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Gather 'round, surfers. Rusty here, and I've gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks at Huntington Cliffs are looking pretty grim for most of it. We've got a real dry spell on our hands, so let's walk through it, day by day.

Right now, it's Monday the 13th, and honestly, there's nothing worth paddling out for. The first real glimmer of hope doesn't show up until over a week from now, on Sunday, July 19th, and even then it's a total maybe. So we're looking at a solid week with next to no surf, just small junky windswell and choppy conditions. That's a long stretch.

But keep an eye on Thursday, July 23rd. That morning is the only time in this whole outlook that might give you a proper ride. A solid 5ft swell from the south, with a period of 13 seconds, will be pushing in. That's got some decent energy behind it (combined swell energy hitting 1110), so it's got some grunt, but at that height it's still manageable for most confident surfers. The real buzz is the wind – a light 5 mph breeze from the southwest, blowing straight offshore. That means clean, smooth faces, the kind you dream about. Huntington Cliffs is an exposed spot, and it's soaking up that SSW swell perfectly. The downside is the crowds here are *often* full, so expect a busy lineup if the swell and wind line up. That Thursday afternoon, the swell bumps up to 6ft and the wind turns cross-onshore, making it choppy – stick to the morning window.

Before that, the only other day with a hint of life is Sunday, July 19th, with a 3ft south swell and light offshore wind in the morning. The combined energy is moderate (511), but it's a fleeting moment in a long stretch of dud conditions. And in the second week, things get messy again real fast – by Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th, the swell stays in the 4ft to 5ft range, but the wind turns cross-onshore and the surf gets choppy.

So, the standout by a mile is the morning of Thursday, July 23rd. That 5ft south groundswell with a perfect light offshore breeze is your best, and really only, solid bet for a proper session. Mark it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
13
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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0.4
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18
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18
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16
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16
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0.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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273
358
274
258
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
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15
WSW
20
WSW
10
S
10
SSW
15
WSW
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SSE
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SSE
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High Tide
8:53PM2.59m
10:48AM1.65m
9:43PM2.56m
11:30AM1.71m
10:32PM2.45m
12:11PM1.76m
11:20PM2.26m
12:53PM1.81m
00:09AM2.01m
1:35PM1.84m
1:03AM1.74m
2:19PM1.87m
2:08AM1.48m
Low Tide
2:33PM1.04m
4:15AM-0.16m
3:27PM0.99m
4:58AM-0.13m
4:21PM0.95m
5:40AM-0.02m
5:17PM0.94m
6:19AM0.15m
6:16PM0.94m
6:56AM0.35m
7:23PM0.95m
7:32AM0.57m
8:41PM0.94m
8:08AM0.79m
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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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