Huntington Cliffs Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.68° N 118.04° W

Huntington Cliffs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Huntington Cliffs sea temperature is
22.4° C
3.3° 

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 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 366 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period with SW 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 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s is also forecast. 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. 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+) 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 8th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's on the menu for Huntington Cliffs over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: the first ten days are a tough watch. The swell is tiny, mostly sitting around 1ft to 2ft, and it's coming from the SSW or SW. The big problem is the wind. Almost every session is onshore or cross-onshore, which is a buzzkill for this spot. The water is a warm 72°F and about 6°F warmer than usual for this time of year, which is very unusual, but you won't be enjoying it with those waves. The combined energy is weak, barely cracking 100 to 300 (moderate energy on a couple of days). It's a whole lot of nothing for a surfer, honestly.

We finally see a glimmer of hope rolling into the second week. On Friday, August 14th, the swell starts to show a little life. The morning has a 2ft SSW swell with a long 18-second period, and the wind is light and onshore. The combined energy jumps to 433 (strong wave energy). It's still a bit marginal, but it's a step up.

Then, Saturday, August 15th is the best we've got in this whole outlook. The morning session has a 3ft SSW swell, still with a nice 16-second period and light, onshore wind. The combined energy hits 496 (strong wave energy). It's not a classic, but it's the most energy we've seen all forecast. Those long-period swells can make the waves a bit straight at a beach break, but for a beginner-friendly spot like Huntington Cliffs, it'll be the most fun you'll have.

If you're an expert, hold your horses. The swell never gets above 4ft, and that only happens on Monday, August 17th afternoon with a short, weak 7-second period from the west. That's a no-go. The rest of the second week keeps the swell around 2ft to 2ft, with the wind mostly onshore or light cross-onshore. It's a long stretch of quiet water.

Stay patient, boys. The surf is flat, but the water is warm. It won't be like this forever.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Direction
Period (s)
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SW
13
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SW
13
0.4
SW
16
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12
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15
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0.4
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17
0.7
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0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
49
47
42
66
41
84
77
75
71
71
97
88
114
84
212
210
348
237
229
366
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
5
SSW
10
SW
15
WSW
5
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
5
W
10
SW
15
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SSW
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High Tide
00:04AM1.72m
1:05PM1.85m
00:55AM1.51m
1:44PM1.90m
2:13AM1.31m
2:35PM1.96m
4:29AM1.19m
3:41PM2.02m
6:51AM1.26m
4:55PM2.12m
7:54AM1.38m
6:05PM2.24m
Low Tide
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
9:36AM1.20m
00:56AM0.33m
11:23AM1.23m
1:48AM0.14m
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Temp °C
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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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