Huntington Cliffs Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.68° N 118.04° W

Huntington Cliffs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Huntington Cliffs sea temperature is
20.6° C
2.1° 

Huntington Cliffs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Huntington Cliffs surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with 575 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with S 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 19th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 19th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 21st Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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 cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the first week and a half is pretty dead. From Wednesday the 15th through to Saturday the 19th, we’re looking at tiny, weak swell with poor surf conditions. The wind’s all over the shop, mostly cross-onshore, and the waves are barely a whisper. You’ll be paddling around for nothing. There’s a solid 10-day gap where you’re better off leaving the boards in the car.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Sunday the 19th in the morning. It’s still marginal, but we get a 3ft swell from the S with a 12-second period, and the wind’s light and onshore. The combined energy is moderate (525). It’s not gonna be pumping, but it’s the first sign of life.

Things start to look a little more interesting around Tuesday the 21st. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the SSW, period around 16 seconds, and light onshore winds. The energy is up (622). Still not clean, but it’s a step in the right direction.

Now, the standout window is from Sunday the 27th through Tuesday the 30th. The morning of Monday the 27th is the best we’re gonna see. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the SSW with a 18-second period. That’s a proper groundswell with some real grunt. The combined energy is strong (1041). The wind is light and onshore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy, but there’s enough juice for a fun session. The water temp is about average for the time of year.

The Sunday before that, the 26th, has a bigger 5ft swell from the SSW, but it’s a bit shorter period (14 seconds) and the wind is cross-onshore, so it’ll be choppy. That one’s more for the experienced crew as it’s pushing the 5ft mark.

Overall, it’s a slow start, but the final few days of the month offer some promise. The best call is Huntington Cliffs on Monday the 27th morning – it’s the pick of the bunch. The waves will be a bit messy, but the swell is there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri night, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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0.5
SW
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18
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16
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16
0.4
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16
0.4
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16
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19
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14
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0.6
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18
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0.8
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17
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16
0.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
152
78
96
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88
126
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77
246
255
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268
350
318
255
258
334
575
525
Wind (km/h)
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S
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S
15
WSW
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
S
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20
SSE
15
S
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SSW
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High Tide
9:43PM2.56m
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
4:58AM-0.13m
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
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Feels °C
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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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