Huntington Cliffs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab a coffee and let’s look at what’s coming up for Huntington Cliffs. I’m not gonna lie to you, mate – this one’s a bit of a tough stretch. The swell is hanging around, but the quality just isn’t there for most of the window.

The first bit of surf we’ve got is from Monday afternoon, July 27th. We’re looking at a 3ft SSW groundswell, but it’s coming in with a 9 mph onshore wind. The water is sitting at 71°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a solid 5° above average, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home. The combined energy is moderate at 778, but the onshore wind is really messing with the surface. It’s a beginner-friendly size, but it’s not going to be pretty.

Tuesday morning, July 28th, sees a similar 4ft SSW swell, but the wind swings to a cross-on from the SSE. Energy is still moderate at 809, but it’s a bit choppy. Honestly, the whole first week feels like a constant battle with onshore and cross-on winds.

The pattern is pretty grim from there. The combined energy drops through the week, from 784 on Wednesday morning down to 147 by Sunday, August 2nd. The swell shrinks, too, dropping to 2ft by the end of the first week. The wind is stubborn, staying mostly onshore or cross-onshore. For a beginner-friendly spot like Huntington Cliffs, the conditions are just poor.

The second week is dead quiet. From Monday, August 3rd, all the way through to Tuesday, August 11th, the swell is tiny – mostly 1.0ft to 2ft – and the combined energy rarely gets above 200. There’s a little blip of life on Monday, August 10th, with a 2ft swell from the SW and a 20-second period, but the energy is still weak and the wind is onshore. That’s a long-period groundswell that would be better at a point break, not a beach setup like this. It’s just not going to offer anything rideable.

The one standout? If you’re desperate, the mornings of July 30th and 31st have a 5ft to 4ft S swell with 6 mph onshore winds. The energy is moderate (802 and 621), and the waves are a bit bigger, but the wind is still on. It’s not clean, but it’s the biggest we’ll see. Still, I wouldn’t call it a good day.

Honestly, there’s a solid 10-day gap of no real surf. It’s a rough run. For a spot that’s fairly consistent, this is a proper lull. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d leave the board at home and wait for a better window.

Rusty.

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