Surf Forecasts:
Huntington Cliffs surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 543 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (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 Friday (Jul 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Huntington Cliffs over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. It’s a pretty quiet stretch coming up for Huntington Cliffs, so don’t expect much for a while.
The next two weeks are mostly a bust, with a long gap of small, weak, and messy surf. From Wednesday, July 8th right through to Saturday, July 19th, the conditions are consistently poor. You’re looking at small swell, mostly around 1 ft to 3 ft, and a lot of cross-onshore and onshore wind. The wave energy is weak to moderate at best, with values like 113 to 551 on the combined energy scale. It’s just not worth paddling out for. The water temp is about 67°F, which is normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t freeze while you’re watching the flatness.
Now, there’s a glimmer of hope right at the end of the period. On Sunday, July 19th, the morning session actually looks like the best bet of the whole forecast. The swell picks up to 4 ft from the S, with a 16-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell, which will bring some real energy (combined energy of 1117). The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’s not perfect, but it’s the best we’ll see. This spot is fairly consistent and exposed to the WSW, and the swell is coming from the S, which is a bit off its optimum direction, but at 4 ft, it’s still manageable for the beginners this spot is known for. It won’t be too big for them, but keep an eye on the tide.
The afternoon on Sunday, July 19th, gets bigger at 5 ft, but the wind picks up to a moderate breeze, making it choppy. It’s more of a challenge, and likely too messy for a good time. Monday, July 20th, has some marginal surf in the morning, but the wind is onshore, so it’s hard to get excited about.
Overall, the standout is the morning of Sunday, July 19th. It’s the only real window where the swell has some size and energy. The rest of the period is a write-off. Don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wed 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 524 | 422 | 402 | 397 | 339 | 309 | 305 | 314 | 263 | 210 | 297 | 301 | 217 | 253 | 239 | 149 | 119 | 123 | 152 | 98 | 69 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:02AM1.27m | 5:19PM2.14m | 7:31AM1.34m | 6:14PM2.29m | 8:33AM1.43m | 7:09PM2.43m | 9:22AM1.52m | 8:02PM2.54m | 10:06AM1.59m | 8:53PM2.59m | 10:48AM1.65m | 9:43PM2.56m | 11:30AM1.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:58PM0.66m | 10:16AM1.04m | 1:00AM0.41m | 11:26AM1.11m | 1:54AM0.18m | 12:35PM1.12m | 2:43AM-0.00m | 1:36PM1.09m | 3:30AM-0.12m | 2:33PM1.04m | 4:15AM-0.16m | 3:27PM0.99m | 4:58AM-0.13m | 4:21PM0.95m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
 | 8:05 | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
Feels °C | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | W 10 | W 8 |
| kJ | 113 | 422 | 402 | 397 | 339 | 309 | 305 | 314 | 263 | 210 | 297 | 301 | 217 | 253 | 239 | 149 | 119 | 123 | 96 | 98 | 54 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | W 7 | W 10 | W 10 | W 7 | W 10 | W 7 | W 6 | WSW 6 | SSW 18 | WSW 5 | W 5 | S 16 | SW 21 | W 9 | SW 19 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 524 | 53 | 68 | 45 | 34 | 47 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 102 | 6 | 2 | 46 | 18 | 15 | 96 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 66 | 50 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 21 | S 9 | S 19 | S 20 | WSW 6 | S 18 | SW 21 | W 5 | W 15 | SW 19 | S 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 30 | 7 | 7 | 25 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 59 | 25 | 57 | 111 | 152 | 78 | 69 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 53 | 36 | 36 | 29 | 0 | 135 | 135 | 0 | 36 | 41 | 11 | 11 | 85 |
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