
Surf Forecasts:
Huntington Cliffs surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with 414 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Huntington Cliffs this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Huntington Cliffs in the next 16 days are 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) 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+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Huntington Cliffs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's call it like it is. The surf for the next couple of weeks is pretty much a write-off. We're looking at a whole lot of small, weak swell and winds that are just blowing the wrong way, leaving us with nothing but chop and closeouts.
Starting Wednesday the 9th, it's knee-high slop with a cross-onshore breeze. The swell is out of the southwest, but it's weak, with a combined energy around 278. It's just not happening. This continues through the weekend, with a bit more size on Thursday the 10th, but it's still a mess and the onshore wind keeps it bumpy. The swell period is long, around 16-17 seconds, so there's some groundswell energy in the water, but the direction and the wind are just killing it.
Water temp is just about normal for this time of year, so nothing out of the ordinary there.
The first real hint of hope comes on Wednesday the 16th. The swell is still small, maybe waist-high at best, but the wind turns offshore and it glasses off. It's still considered marginal, but a clean surface is a huge change from the chop we've been dealing with. The energy is up to a moderate 412, coming from the southwest with an 18-second period. It's not big, but it'll be clean and you might find a few fun ones in the morning.
That offshore wind sticks around for Thursday the 17th, but then Friday the 18th brings back the onshore breeze and we're back to square one. But then, Monday the 21st is looking like the best day of the whole stretch. The swell is still small, around 0.9m, but it's from the southwest with a solid 17-second period, and the wind is light and offshore. The energy is up to 480, the most we'll see in this whole run. It's a long-period groundswell, which at Huntington Cliffs can make it a bit straight, but with that light offshore wind, it might actually have some shape to it. It won't be big, but it could be the cleanest and most consistent day we get. The 24th keeps a similar small, clean southwest swell going, so if you missed your window, you could give it a go then.
The real standout here is Monday, September 21st. If you can get out in the morning, that's the day to do it. It's small enough for beginners, clean, and there should be a steady stream of waves. The rest of the time, it's either too small, too messy, or both.
If you've got a kite, the days with stronger cross-shore winds might offer more fun than trying to surf the chop.
Otherwise, it's a good time for a board swap or a long nap. It's not gonna get good for a while.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue night, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri night, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | W 8 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
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130 | 127 | 219 | 295 | 414 | 376 | 358 | 349 | 262 | 217 | 169 | 136 | 97 | 90 | 87 | 129 | 109 | 108 | 147 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:09AM1.87m | 8:41PM2.28m | 9:37AM1.97m | 9:25PM2.20m | 10:05AM2.05m | 10:07PM2.06m | 10:33AM2.09m | 10:50PM1.88m | 11:00AM2.10m | 11:34PM1.68m | 11:28AM2.06m | 00:24AM1.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:46AM0.10m | 2:37PM0.75m | 3:19AM0.16m | 3:21PM0.62m | 3:50AM0.28m | 4:04PM0.53m | 4:18AM0.44m | 4:47PM0.49m | 4:44AM0.61m | 5:31PM0.50m | 5:08AM0.80m | 6:19PM0.56m | |||||||
— | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 16 | W 5 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 |
107 | 44 | 219 | 27 | 414 | 376 | 358 | 349 | 262 | 217 | 38 | 33 | 65 | 90 | 52 | 85 | 88 | 49 | 39 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 8 | SW 17 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
98 | 98 | 39 | 295 | 36 | 18 | 45 | 44 | 29 | 38 | 169 | 136 | 97 | 89 | 87 | 44 | 109 | 108 | 147 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | WSW 14 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | W 10 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
130 | 127 | 78 | 73 | 47 | 46 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 40 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 129 | 43 | 40 | 38 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
14 | 9 | 22 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 23 | 135 | 29 | 36 | 76 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 135 | 36 | 36 | 109 | 36 | 36 | 99 | 23 |
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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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