Surf Forecasts:
Huntington Cliffs surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 826 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. 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 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) 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+) | 8AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Huntington Cliffs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it for Huntington Cliffs. The long-range picture is a bit of a slow burn, but there's a pulse of energy coming our way later in the second week that could be worth the wait.
Things are looking pretty flat and crummy for the first stretch. We’re kicking off with a tiny 1ft SW swell, but it’s plagued by light cross-onshore winds that just mess up the surface. The water is sitting at a noticeably warm 69°, which is much warmer than typical for this time of year, but won't help the lack of waves. You’ll be staring at a long, flat spell until July 19th rolls around. That Sunday morning finally sees a lift, with a 4ft S swell rolling in, but the wind is still cross-onshore, so it’s only marginal. The wait continues.
Things start to get a little more interesting around July 23rd and 24th. The swell begins to build. On Thursday the 23rd, we see a 5ft S swell with a 14-second period. The combined energy is moderate (1041), and it’s still cross-onshore, so it’s not a standout. The real potential peak, however, is Friday July 24th. The swell bumps up to 5ft from the S with a longer 16-second period. The energy is strong (1935), making it the most powerful pulse of the whole window. The wind is a light cross-onshore from the SSW, which is the best we’ll see for that size. The swell direction is a near-perfect match for the optimum WSW direction. This is the one to keep an eye on if you’re handling 5ft surf. It’s still a bit of a wait, so call it a promising but not locked-in call.
After that, the swell drops back down. Saturday the 25th holds onto 6ft, but the wind picks up to a moderate cross-onshore from the W, making it choppy. Sunday the 26th sees a clean-looking 3ft SSW swell with a very long 19-second period, and the wind turns offshore from the SW. That’s a clean window, but it’s small. A 19-second period like that is a proper groundswell, so it’ll have a lot of push for its size, but it might break a little too straight here. The main window is the Friday July 24th. It’s not a perfect day because the wind is cross-onshore, but for a spot that’s fairly consistent, it’s the best of a pretty average run.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 78 | 96 | 90 | 64 | 88 | 126 | 130 | 74 | 77 | 246 | 255 | 275 | 581 | 582 | 826 | 540 | 506 | 294 | 397 | 358 | 362 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:30AM1.71m | 10:32PM2.45m | 12:11PM1.76m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:21PM0.95m | 5:40AM-0.02m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | W 7 | W 9 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 15 | SW 18 | S 12 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 65 | 50 | 90 | 48 | 62 | 26 | 25 | 14 | 77 | 246 | 139 | 275 | 581 | 582 | 826 | 540 | 506 | 294 | 397 | 358 | 362 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | SW 16 | WSW 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 18 | S 11 | SW 17 | SW 18 | W 5 | W 6 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | W 6 |
| kJ | 8 | 96 | 12 | 64 | 88 | 77 | 130 | 74 | 47 | 99 | 255 | 154 | 305 | 300 | 13 | 10 | 149 | 232 | 112 | 114 | 38 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | W 5 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 18 | W 6 | SW 6 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 15 | W 15 | W 15 | S 14 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 9 |
| kJ | 78 | 8 | 48 | 28 | 27 | 126 | 54 | 51 | 6 | 8 | 27 | 28 | 44 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 9 | 28 | 24 | 16 | 46 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 2 | SSE 2 | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 99 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 99 | 32 | 36 | 135 | 29 | 36 | 135 | 15 | 34 | 135 | 36 |
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