
Surf Forecasts:
Huntington Cliffs surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 629 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period with SW 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 (Aug 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 20s. 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
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 over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I’m looking at a pretty grim stretch for the most part. The waves are tiny, weak, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, which just chops everything up. The water temp is sitting at 70°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t freeze while you’re sitting there waiting for a wave that barely stands up.
We kick off on Tuesday, the 11th of August, with a 2ft SW swell but it’s coming with a 12 mph cross-on west wind. The combined energy is weak at 280, and the conditions are just plain poor. Wednesday and Thursday don’t offer much hope either – same tiny stuff, 2ft to 2ft, with onshore winds.
Friday the 14th sees a little more energy in the water, with the combined swell energy hitting 403 and 520, but the wave height is still only 2ft to 2ft. The wind is onshore from the WSW at 12 mph in the afternoon, so it’s messy. Saturday the 15th morning is probably the best of a bad bunch – a 3ft SSW swell, light offshore wind from the SW, and a combined energy of 460. It’s still only marginal, but it’s a window for a beginner to get a few soft ones. The tide might be a factor, so keep your eyes on that.
Sunday the 16th morning is similar – 3ft, light offshore wind, but the energy is dropping to 448. Afternoon gets choppy again. From Monday the 17th right through to the 25th of August, it’s a real desert. Wave heights bob between 1ft and 2ft, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the energy is weak to moderate. There’s a long gap here with no real recommendations.
Now, I’ll be honest, there’s a flicker of something promising way out there. On Wednesday the 26th of August, over a week and a half away, we see a pulse of bigger swell. Morning shows a 3ft SSE swell with a period of 18 seconds – that’s a long period groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 936, which is solid. The wind is light and offshore from the WSW. This is the standout of the whole forecast. The water will be clean, and that long period will bring some power. Afternoon sees the swell building to 4ft and energy hitting 1381, but the wind swings to 12 mph cross-onshore, so it’ll get chopped up. Catch the morning session if you can.
This is a beginner-friendly break, but if it gets over 5ft, it’s a different story. That 4ft afternoon wave is getting close to that limit. The long period stuff can also break a bit straight at a beach break, but for a point or reef setup like this, it’s a good thing.
So, my advice: don’t waste your time for the first couple of weeks. Keep an eye on that Wednesday the 26th morning. It’s a long way off, so forecasts can change, but it’s the only one that’s got any real sparkle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
154 | 207 | 143 | 208 | 206 | 201 | 248 | 239 | 197 | 280 | 629 | 302 | 532 | 519 | 425 | 372 | 367 | 268 | 183 | 264 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 8:48PM2.49m | 10:17AM1.79m | 9:34PM2.44m | 10:50AM1.87m | 10:19PM2.30m | 11:23AM1.93m | 11:04PM2.09m | 11:56AM1.96m | 11:49PM1.85m | 12:30PM1.96m | 00:39AM1.60m | 1:05PM1.93m | 1:41AM1.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:36PM0.93m | 3:52AM-0.06m | 3:26PM0.83m | 4:28AM0.02m | 4:15PM0.75m | 5:02AM0.16m | 5:04PM0.72m | 5:33AM0.35m | 5:55PM0.72m | 6:02AM0.56m | 6:51PM0.75m | 6:29AM0.77m | 7:56PM0.79m | |||||||
— | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 6 |
154 | 207 | 143 | 208 | 206 | 201 | 248 | 239 | 171 | 280 | 629 | 302 | 532 | 519 | 425 | 372 | 367 | 268 | 183 | 42 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | W 4 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 19 | SW 14 | S 12 | SW 14 | S 11 | W 5 | W 5 | S 10 | W 5 | W 6 | SW 11 | SSW 14 |
49 | 2 | 27 | 48 | 47 | 63 | 40 | 42 | 197 | 169 | 41 | 151 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 8 | 20 | 23 | 18 | 264 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | S 10 | W 12 | W 11 | W 5 | W 11 | S 11 | S 11 | W 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 18 | S 10 |
75 | 28 | 27 | 33 | 29 | 23 | 45 | 151 | 35 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 20 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 32 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | — | W 4 | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | SSW 11 | W 4 | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | W 5 | — | W 6 | — |
2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 29 | — | — | 68 | 9 | — | 8 | — | — | 19 | 36 | — | 21 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 135 | 11 | 135 | 99 | 18 | 36 | 135 | 24 | 135 | 135 | 27 | 36 | 135 | 29 | 36 | 135 | 41 | 135 | 104 | 24 |
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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).
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