Surf Forecasts:
Huntington Cliffs surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 19s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 666 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 19s 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 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s is also forecast. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Huntington Cliffs over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Huntington Cliffs over the next couple of weeks.
Overall, it's a pretty flat and frustrating period. The wave energy is weak, hovering around the low hundreds for most of the run, and the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore for nearly every session. This is a spot that needs a clean south swell and light winds to really shine, and we just aren't getting that. The first solid recommendation doesn't kick in until Tuesday the 19th of July, so there's a long, lean stretch before anything really lifts our spirits.
The standout here is the early part of the week beginning Monday the 20th of July. On Monday morning the 20th, we see the best combo of the whole forecast. The swell picks up to a waist-high 4 ft from the S, with a period of 13 seconds. The combined wave energy is a solid moderate 597, the strongest reading of the block. Wind is light cross-onshore from the WSW, which isn't perfect, but the morning session looks very rideable with clean lines. The water temp is about average for this time of year. Not a world-beater, but a fun morning for a beginner-friendly spot.
The rest of the period is largely forgettable. Most days offer dribbly 1 ft to 2 ft swell with periods all over the shop and messy onshore winds. After Monday the 20th, the swell hangs on for a few mornings, but the energy drops away quickly. Come Wednesday morning the 22nd of July, it's back to weak 2 ft swell and marginal conditions.
If you're desperate for a paddle, you might get a few ankle-biters on the mornings of Tuesday the 13th and Saturday the 18th, but don't get your hopes up. For the real session, wait for Monday the 20th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Mon 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 432 | 666 | 497 | 356 | 512 | 505 | 524 | 422 | 402 | 397 | 270 | 309 | 305 | 314 | 266 | 210 | 297 | 301 | 217 | 236 | 239 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on |
High Tide | 2:20AM1.43m | 3:37PM1.87m | 4:05AM1.29m | 4:26PM2.00m | 6:02AM1.27m | 5:19PM2.14m | 7:31AM1.34m | 6:14PM2.29m | 8:33AM1.43m | 7:09PM2.43m | 9:22AM1.52m | 8:02PM2.54m | 10:06AM1.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:11PM1.06m | 8:29AM0.79m | 10:42PM0.89m | 9:15AM0.93m | 11:58PM0.66m | 10:16AM1.04m | 1:00AM0.41m | 11:26AM1.11m | 1:54AM0.18m | 12:35PM1.12m | 2:43AM-0.00m | 1:36PM1.09m | 3:30AM-0.12m | 2:33PM1.04m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — |
 | 8:06 | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 |
Feels °C | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | W 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 59 | 666 | 497 | 130 | 512 | 505 | 524 | 422 | 402 | 397 | 270 | 309 | 305 | 314 | 266 | 210 | 297 | 301 | 217 | 236 | 239 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 18 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SSW 18 | W 5 | W 5 | S 16 | SW 21 | W 5 |
| kJ | 322 | 58 | 43 | 356 | 85 | 46 | 94 | 121 | 71 | 58 | 52 | 38 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 102 | 2 | 5 | 46 | 18 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SW 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 20 | — | — | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 21 | S 9 | S 19 | S 20 | W 5 | S 18 | SW 21 | W 4 | W 15 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 432 | 2 | 144 | 140 | 67 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 30 | 7 | 5 | 25 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 59 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 92 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 99 | 109 | 36 | 53 | 91 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 29 | 36 | 36 | 29 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 135 | 0 | 121 | 135 |
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