
Surf Forecasts:
Huntington Cliffs surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 629 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. 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+) | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Huntington Cliffs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for surfing at Huntington Cliffs. We've got a whole lot of small, onshore slop on the way, and not much to get excited about. We're looking at a long stretch of marginal to poor conditions, so don't be expecting any hero waves.
The water temp out at Huntington Cliffs (Orange County) is running about 72° and that’s a whopping 6° warmer than normal for this time of year. That is seriously unusual and a big plus if you're thinking of a paddle, even if the waves aren't playing ball.
The outlook starts off rough. The first real day to even consider is Sunday, August 9th. It’s not great, but there’s a small 3ft SSW swell with a 15-second period, and the morning wind is just a light cross-onshore breeze. It's a marginal call at best, with light wind ripples on the surface.
We then hit a real dead zone. From Monday, August 10th through Thursday, August 13th, it's mostly poor with tiny, weak swells and onshore winds. Nothing doing. The energy levels are pretty pathetic, down in the low 100s to 200s, which speaks for itself.
Things start to look a bit more interesting on Friday, August 14th, but it's still not good. The swell stays small, but the period is nice and long, around 19 seconds. The wave energy jumps up a bit to 426 in the morning, but the wind is still cross-onshore and the surf quality is poor. Saturday the 15th has a touch more size, hitting 3ft in the afternoon, but the wind is up to 12 mph and it's choppy.
For the rest of the window, from Sunday the 16th onward, it's the same story: small, weak swells, and a constant cross-onshore breeze. There's a small pulse of energy around the 16th and 17th with readings in the 400s and 500s, but with the poor winds, it’s not going to be worth the paddle. The swell direction is consistently from the SSW, which is what this spot wants, but the size just isn't there. The period stays fairly long, which is good for shape, but the lack of size and clean wind is a killer.
Honestly, this is a blank run. There are no standout days on the cards. If you're desperate, the mornings might offer the cleanest conditions, but you're still looking at tiny, weak waves. If the wind ever drops to glassy, that 3ft groundswell on August 9th or 16th might give up a few fun ones on the right tide, but it's a big "if." The longer-period swell could offer some shape at a point or reef, but Huntington Cliffs is exposed and just might be too straight.
Looking at the bigger picture, it's going to be a quiet couple of weeks. With the water this warm, it might be a better time for a swim than a surf. Forecasts can always change, but as it stands, I’d keep your board in the car and your expectations low.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
237 | 203 | 366 | 249 | 242 | 218 | 163 | 139 | 184 | 95 | 154 | 207 | 143 | 173 | 206 | 166 | 251 | 242 | 199 | 280 | 629 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:05PM2.24m | 8:34AM1.50m | 7:05PM2.37m | 9:10AM1.60m | 7:59PM2.47m | 9:43AM1.70m | 8:48PM2.49m | 10:17AM1.79m | 9:34PM2.44m | 10:50AM1.87m | 10:19PM2.30m | 11:23AM1.93m | 11:04PM2.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:23AM1.23m | 1:48AM0.14m | 12:42PM1.16m | 2:33AM0.01m | 1:43PM1.05m | 3:14AM-0.06m | 2:36PM0.93m | 3:52AM-0.06m | 3:26PM0.83m | 4:28AM0.02m | 4:15PM0.75m | 5:02AM0.16m | 5:04PM0.72m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
237 | 203 | 366 | 249 | 242 | 218 | 163 | 139 | 99 | 95 | 154 | 207 | 143 | 173 | 206 | 166 | 251 | 242 | 171 | 280 | 629 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 12 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSE 12 | SSW 19 | SW 14 | SSW 9 |
36 | 56 | 11 | 8 | 32 | 30 | 65 | 97 | 184 | 33 | 57 | 28 | 27 | 46 | 69 | 37 | 36 | 45 | 199 | 169 | 45 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | S 9 | SSW 12 | W 13 | SSW 21 | SSW 11 | SSW 9 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | W 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 20 | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 |
4 | 6 | 56 | 3 | 45 | 12 | 8 | 39 | 20 | 50 | 75 | 27 | 26 | 44 | 3 | 25 | 24 | 98 | 56 | 70 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 3 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | SSW 9 | — | — | SSW 10 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | WNW 6 |
— | 5 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 9 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 14 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 135 | 135 | 0 | 135 | 135 | 32 | 36 | 185 | 23 | 135 | 135 | 11 | 36 | 104 | 23 | 36 | 135 | 0 | 135 | 104 | 41 |
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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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