Huntington Cliffs Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.68° N 118.04° W

Huntington Cliffs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Huntington Cliffs sea temperature is
20.5° C
1.9° 

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 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, S swell with 1,257 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s 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 (Jul 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 2AM. 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+)11PM (Sun 19th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 19th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 23rd Jul)5ft (1.6m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Huntington Cliffs. I gotta be straight with you – this is a bit of a slow burner. We’ve got a lot of small, marginal days ahead, so don’t expect any fireworks, but there are a couple of windows where the stars might align.

The water is sitting at 69°F right now, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – feels good, but it’s the size that’s the issue. We’re kicking off on Thursday, July 16th, with pretty much nothing. Tiny 1ft swell from the SW, with a long 16-second period, but that cross-on S wind at 9 mph is making a mess of it. Wave energy is weak (128). It’s a no-go for a paddle.

Friday, July 17th, is more of the same – 1ft, cross-on, choppy. Don’t even bother. Saturday the 18th has a whisper of an increase to 2ft, but the wind is still cross-on. The energy bumps up a bit (301), but it’s still just a marginal clean-up. You might get a tiny, rippable one if you’re desperate.

Now, Sunday the 19th is where we finally see a pulse. The swell builds to 4ft from the S, with a 14-second period, and the wind swings onshore but light from the SSW at 6 mph. The energy jumps to 909, which is moderate. This is the first real chance for a wave, but it’s still only a marginal score for tide conditions. The S direction isn’t the optimum WSW for this spot, so it’ll be a bit fat and soft. It’s a beginner-friendly size, but don’t expect perfection.

Monday the 20th holds similar 4ft from the S, but the wind stays light and cross-on. It’s rideable, but that’s about it. Tuesday the 21st drops back to 3ft.

The real standout, and the one to circle on your calendar, is Thursday the 24th of July. We’ve got a bigger 5ft swell from the S, with a solid 13-second period. The combined energy hits 1262 – that’s strong. The wind is light from the SSW, so it’s cross-on but with only small wind ripples. This is the biggest swell of the window. At 5ft, it’s right at the top end for beginners, so be careful, but for the rest of us, it’s the best size on offer. Keep in mind the period is 13 seconds, so it’s a groundswell that could be a bit straight at this beach break, but with the light wind, it’s your best shot.

After that, the weekend of the 25th and 26th drops back to 3ft - 3ft, but the period stretches out to 19-21 seconds. That’s very long period, which means it’ll be super clean and walled up, but it might break too straight for a beach break. It’s a tricky one.

The final week from July 27th to the 31st stays small, with 3ft to 4ft, mostly onshore or cross-on. The 30th and 31st see a slight drop in energy back to the 300-400 range. Nothing to write home about.

So, the true best on offer is the morning of Thursday, July 24th. That 5ft S swell with light wind is your best bet for a proper session. Sunday the 19th is a solid second option for a smaller, more manageable wave. The rest of the time, you’re chasing scraps. Keep your eyes open, though – it’s been a quiet stretch, and forecasts can change.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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19
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0.4
SW
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0.6
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18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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126
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246
255
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232
463
353
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392
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551
1257
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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SSE
20
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S
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High Tide
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
5:55AM1.24m
4:51PM1.91m
Low Tide
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
9:36AM1.13m
00:46AM0.63m
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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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