Huntington Cliffs Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.68° N 118.04° W

Huntington Cliffs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Huntington Cliffs sea temperature is
22.7°C
3.5° 

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 15 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with 410 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 17th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 17th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 21st Sep)3ft (0.9m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper surf, and we’ve got a long stretch of small, weak, and mostly messy waves ahead. It’s one of those times where you might be better off staying on the beach with a cold one than paddling out for sloppy, knee-high leftovers.

The whole period kicks off with very little on offer. From Monday the 14th right through to the end of the month, we’re looking at a persistent run of small, short-period swells. The wave heights are hovering around 1ft to 3ft, which is barely enough to get a longboard moving, and the periods are mostly in that 12 to 20-second range. While those longer periods suggest some energy, the swell is just too small to make anything of it at the beach breaks. The wind is also not doing us any favors, mostly onshore or cross-onshore, chopping up what little surface there is. The combined energy is weak to moderate for most of it, sitting in the 200s and 300s (like 218, 374, 503), which is just not enough to push through the chop.

We’re looking at a serious dry spell. There’s a solid gap from the 14th through the morning of the 29th where there are no good options at all. It’s a long stretch of “poor surf conditions” and “marginal surf forecast.” If you’re keen, you might find a tiny, weak wave on Thursday the 17th morning, Friday the 18th morning, or Saturday the 19th morning, but they’ll be marginal, and honestly, they’re not worth getting excited about.

But hold on, there is one little light at the end of the tunnel. On the morning of Tuesday, September 29th, the stars almost align. We’ve got a glassy dawn with a light 5 km/h SSW wind, and the surf is a tiny 0.5m (2ft). The period is a juicy 16 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. The combined energy is still weak (208), and it’s still small, but that glassy surface and the clean lines make it the standout window of the whole forecast. It won’t be big, but it could be the cleanest, most user-friendly wave we see in a fortnight. The water is a very unusual 73°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s over five degrees above average, so you can definitely leave the booties at home for this one.

So, while the next couple of weeks are mostly a write-off, keep Tuesday the 29th in the back of your mind. It’s not a day for heroes, but it might just be the only day worth getting wet for a long, mellow, clean session at Huntington Cliffs. Otherwise, keep the board in the car and the expectations low—this is a classic “wait for the next swell” situation. The long-range forecast looks promising, but it’s a long way out, so we’ll see.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
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0
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1
1
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2
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SSW
20
0.4
SW
16
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
17
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
108
147
127
127
87
348
252
291
223
191
305
236
236
183
255
252
252
375
379
358
Wind (km/h)
15
S
15
SSE
15
S
15
SSW
10
S
15
S
15
SW
5
SW
10
SW
20
WSW
5
SSW
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
S
10
S
15
WSW
5
SSW
15
S
15
SW
10
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-on
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on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
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cross-on
High Tide
00:24AM1.49m
11:58AM1.99m
1:29AM1.32m
12:32PM1.90m
4:03AM1.23m
1:18PM1.80m
2:40PM1.72m
8:15AM1.44m
4:25PM1.73m
7:57AM1.50m
5:38PM1.80m
Low Tide
6:19PM0.56m
5:28AM0.97m
7:14PM0.63m
5:41AM1.11m
8:28PM0.71m
5:07AM1.23m
10:10PM0.72m
11:38PM0.66m
10:13AM1.43m
00:32AM0.56m
11:56AM1.34m
1:09AM0.48m
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6:35
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6:37
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7:00
6:59
6:57
6:55
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6:52
6:52
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Temp °C
22
21
21
22
20
20
20
19
20
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20
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Feels °C
21
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22
22
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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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