Huntington Cliffs Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.68° N 118.04° W

Huntington Cliffs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Huntington Cliffs sea temperature is
21.6° C
2.3° 

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 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 430 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) 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 (Mon 17th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 17th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 16th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Huntington Cliffs. Let’s be real – the next couple of weeks are a flat, frustrating run. There’s just nothing doing for the most part. The water temp is running about average for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit.

We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak, and messy surf. From Sunday the 16th right through to Sunday the 23rd of August, it’s a write-off – waves are tiny, mostly around 1 ft to 3 ft, and the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore, chopping everything up. The combined swell energy barely cracks 300 (weak to moderate at best), and with short-period swell around 13 to 16 seconds, it’s just not worth paddling out. Expect poor conditions every day.

Now, there is one tiny glimmer. On Monday morning, the 24th of August, we get a brief moment of hope. The wind goes glassy, dead calm from the WNW at 3 mph, and the swell ticks up to 2 ft from the SW with a long period of 18 seconds. Combined energy hits 246, still weak, but that glassy wind will make it look clean. It’s not going to be epic – just small, clean, and rideable for a beginner session. The break is fairly consistent, but crowds are often here, so expect company.

After that, it’s back to the grind. From the 25th through the 31st of August, we’re looking at more of the same: tiny 1 ft to 3 ft swell, mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds, and poor surf quality. There’s a slight bump on the 29th of August with 3 ft from the SSW and 16-second period, but it’s still cross-onshore and messy. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing – there’s just not enough juice for a proper wave.

So, bottom line: if you’re desperate, the Monday 24th of August glass-off is your only real option. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game. The breaks here are fairly consistent, so it won’t stay this flat forever – forecasts can change.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
519
382
272
268
268
268
261
203
181
242
270
280
196
183
186
175
101
99
99
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
WSW
20
W
5
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
S
10
S
10
SW
5
SSW
10
SW
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SSW
15
SW
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SSW
15
SW
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SSE
Wind State
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cross-on
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High Tide
11:49PM1.85m
12:30PM1.96m
00:39AM1.60m
1:05PM1.93m
1:41AM1.37m
1:46PM1.88m
3:31AM1.21m
2:38PM1.83m
3:51PM1.80m
8:28AM1.36m
5:09PM1.83m
Low Tide
6:02AM0.56m
6:51PM0.75m
6:29AM0.77m
7:56PM0.79m
6:51AM0.96m
9:21PM0.80m
7:07AM1.13m
11:03PM0.75m
00:22AM0.64m
10:11AM1.35m
1:13AM0.53m
clear
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6:13
6:15
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7:37
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
19
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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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