Surf Forecasts:
Huntington Cliffs surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SSW swell with 966 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Huntington Cliffs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty again, giving you the straight talk on Huntington Cliffs for the next couple of weeks. Got to be honest, it starts off real quiet.
From Thursday, July 16th through Saturday, July 18th, it's mostly a no-go. Swell is meager, just 1ft to 2ft from the SW, and that cross-onshore wind is making a mess of things. The wave energy is weak, between 144 and 414, so you're just paddling into bumps.
We get a little life on Sunday, July 19th. The swell picks up to a steady 3ft, coming from the S and SSW, with a long period of 14 to 17 seconds. That long period means real groundswell energy, and the combined energy jumps to 996 and 1174 (moderate to strong), so there's some punch. But the wind is mostly onshore, so it'll be a bit of a battle with the chop. Water temp is average for the time of year. It's surfable for someone keen, but it's not pretty.
Monday, July 20th and Tuesday, July 21st stay in that marginal zone. Swell is around 3ft to 3ft, mostly from the S and SSW. Periods are still decent at 12 to 16 seconds. Winds are light but mostly onshore or cross-on. You'll get some waves, but it'll stay a bit messy.
Now, from Wednesday, July 23rd through Saturday, July 26th, things get interesting. This is your window. Swell builds to a solid 5ft to 6ft from the S and SSW. That's a good size for Huntington Cliffs. Periods stay strong, mostly 13 to 14 seconds, meaning powerful, well-shaped waves. The combined energy is strong, hitting 1045 on the 23rd and peaking at 1704 on Saturday the 25th. That's serious power.
The wind is light, often straight onshore or cross-on. It's not glass, but with a swell this size and a long period, you'll find some clean, heavy walls, especially on the sets. For a spot exposed to the SW, this S and SSW direction is ideal. This break gets crowded "often," so expect company, especially on that Saturday morning, July 25th. This is expert-only territory though; anything over 5ft with this much energy is no place for learners.
From Sunday, July 27th through Thursday, July 31st, the swell drops back down to 2ft to 4ft from the SSW. Periods shorten, energy weakens, and the cross-onshore wind picks up, making things choppy. The run fizzles out.
So, bottom line: the start is a bust. Your best bet is that stretch from Wednesday, July 23rd through Saturday, July 26th. That Saturday morning, July 25th, with a 6ft S swell and light cross-on wind, looks like the standout session for a powerful, solid wave.
Stay stoked.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed night, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 16 | S 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
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 kJ | 90 | 64 | 88 | 126 | 130 | 74 | 77 | 246 | 255 | 417 | 399 | 594 | 861 | 284 | 387 | 298 | 397 | 362 | 362 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:32PM2.45m | 12:11PM1.76m | 11:20PM2.26m | 12:53PM1.81m | 00:09AM2.01m | 1:35PM1.84m | 1:03AM1.74m | 2:19PM1.87m | 2:08AM1.48m | 3:06PM1.88m | 3:43AM1.29m | 3:57PM1.89m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:40AM-0.02m | 5:17PM0.94m | 6:19AM0.15m | 6:16PM0.94m | 6:56AM0.35m | 7:23PM0.95m | 7:32AM0.57m | 8:41PM0.94m | 8:08AM0.79m | 10:11PM0.88m | 8:46AM0.98m | 11:39PM0.76m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | 8:02 | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | W 7 | W 10 | W 10 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 15 | SW 18 | S 12 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 90 | 51 | 64 | 49 | 25 | 22 | 77 | 246 | 153 | 417 | 399 | 569 | 861 | 284 | 191 | 298 | 397 | 362 | 362 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 14 | W 6 | S 12 | SW 18 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 17 | W 5 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 10 | SW 11 | W 6 |
| kJ | 12 | 64 | 88 | 77 | 130 | 74 | 12 | 70 | 255 | 220 | 220 | 594 | 21 | 283 | 387 | 232 | 92 | 64 | 45 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 18 | S 12 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | W 6 | W 15 | W 6 | W 5 | W 4 | W 6 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 |
| kJ | 48 | 28 | 27 | 126 | 54 | 51 | 25 | 12 | 6 | 41 | 377 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 32 | 32 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 2 | — | SSE 2 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | W 5 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 14 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 29 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 76 | 6 | 36 | 99 | 36 | 36 | 99 | 29 |
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