
Surf Forecasts:
Huntington Cliffs surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,382 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM. 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+) | 2AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Huntington Cliffs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty average for Huntington Cliffs. There’s a bit of a wait for anything decent, but there is one standout morning that’s got my attention.
The first few days are a write-off. Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th are both marginal, with small swell around 3 ft to 4 ft coming from the SSW. The wind is a problem – cross-on or onshore, making for choppy, bumpy conditions. The combined wave energy is weak, sitting between 621 and 900 (combined energy of all swells directed here). Not worth paddling out for.
Then we get a window. Sunday morning, September 6th is the clear highlight. The swell picks up to a solid 6 ft from the S with a period of 14 seconds, giving it some real grunt. The combined energy shoots up to 1209 (combined energy of all swells directed here), which is a strong, powerful pulse. The wind is a clean 9 mph offshore from the NE. That’s the magic combination – a solid groundswell with glassy, offshore conditions. The report says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers,” and I’d agree. At 6 ft, it’s not for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, this is the session to aim for. The swell direction is SSW, which is pretty close to the optimum WSW direction for this spot, so it should wrap in nicely. Keep in mind that long period swells (14 seconds) can sometimes close out at beach breaks, but Huntington Cliffs being an exposed spot, it should handle it well enough. Crowds are likely here, so get there early.
After that, the surf drops off fast. Sunday afternoon is still a decent 6 ft, but the wind swings cross-on from the WNW, making it a bit messy. Monday the 7th holds around 6 ft to 6 ft, but the wind stays cross-on, and by the afternoon it’s a choppy 12 mph onshore breeze. The combined energy is still high (over 1300), but the quality is gone.
From Tuesday the 8th onward, it’s a long, slow decline. The swell drops below 3 ft by the 9th, and the combined wave energy falls off a cliff – we’re talking 200 to 500 (combined energy of all swells directed here). The wind is mostly onshore or cross-on, and the wave heights shrink to 1 ft to 2 ft by the middle of the second week. It’s a surf desert for the next 10 days after that Sunday morning. There’s a little uptick in period on the 17th and 18th (22 seconds and 20 seconds), but the swell heights are tiny (1 ft to 2 ft) and the combined energy is still very low (less than 400). Those long-period pulses are just too weak to do anything meaningful.
So, in short: don’t waste your energy on the first few days. The only real standout is Sunday morning, September 6th. That’s your window. After that, the waves are small and the wind is a mess. It’s one of those stretches where the forecast can change, but right now, it looks like a long, flat spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 17 |
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497 | 498 | 559 | 525 | 382 | 440 | 946 | 1175 | 1279 | 1233 | 1360 | 1344 | 1127 | 953 | 838 | 508 | 297 | 219 | 298 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 6:08AM1.25m | 3:16PM1.99m | 7:15AM1.38m | 4:48PM2.05m | 7:44AM1.51m | 6:03PM2.15m | 8:12AM1.64m | 7:03PM2.25m | 8:41AM1.76m | 7:54PM2.30m | 9:09AM1.87m | 8:41PM2.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:11PM0.58m | 7:07AM1.25m | 11:40PM0.44m | 10:03AM1.32m | 00:42AM0.29m | 11:51AM1.24m | 1:30AM0.17m | 12:58PM1.08m | 2:10AM0.10m | 1:50PM0.91m | 2:46AM0.10m | 2:37PM0.75m | 3:19AM0.16m | ||||||
— | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 10 |
497 | 498 | 559 | 525 | 361 | 440 | 946 | 1175 | 1279 | 1233 | 1360 | 1344 | 1127 | 953 | 838 | 508 | 297 | 212 | 139 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 6 | — | — | SW 18 | SW 22 | W 5 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
30 | 108 | 165 | 239 | 382 | 392 | 30 | 19 | 22 | 35 | 6 | — | — | 80 | 18 | 26 | 165 | 219 | 298 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | W 6 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 13 | SW 20 | W 12 | W 10 | WSW 10 | — | — | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
17 | 15 | 44 | 58 | 49 | 68 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 35 | 11 | — | — | 18 | 42 | 130 | 97 | 51 | 47 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 4 | — | W 5 | W 4 | — |
— | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | 10 | — | 7 | 5 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 36 | 135 | 0 | 36 | 99 | 14 | 0 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 135 | 17 | 99 | 135 | 5 | 34 | 99 | 13 |
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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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