Surf Forecasts:
Huntington Cliffs surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s 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★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. 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 cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| 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. Gotta be straight with you – this next stretch is a tough one to call. The whole 16-day window is looking pretty flat and blown out for the most part. We’ve got a consistent stream of small, weak swell and a lot of onshore wind, so don’t be expecting any hero sessions.
The best we’ve got on offer is a very brief window early on. Monday morning, July 6th, at Huntington Cliffs. The swell is a tiny 2 ft from the SSW, with a long period of 16 seconds, so there’s some groundswell energy in there. The combined energy is moderate at 429, but the real kicker is the wind: light and onshore from the SSW at 6 mph. That’s about as clean as it’s gonna get. The water temp is sitting at 67°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Still, it’s a beginner-friendly spot, and with waves that small, it’s not going to be a challenge. Expect crowds to be possible.
Tuesday morning, July 7th, offers a tiny bump to 3 ft from the SSW, but the wind is a cross-onshore, so it’ll be a bit grovelly. The combined energy hits 728, which is moderate, but the quality won’t be there. After that, the forecast drops off a cliff. From Wednesday the 8th onward, it’s a string of “poor surf conditions” with cross-onshore breezes, and the swell stays under 3 ft, with the combined energy dropping below 500. The period shortens up too, so it’s just messy, weak windswell.
The second week, from about July 14th, the swell drops to 2 ft or less, with short periods. The wind stays onshore or cross-onshore. It’s flat. Honestly, if you’re looking to paddle, you’re better off waiting for a better forecast. The only real standout chance is that Monday morning.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | 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 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 207 | 459 | 226 | 226 | 432 | 666 | 497 | 356 | 512 | 505 | 524 | 422 | 402 | 362 | 270 | 309 | 305 | 318 | 270 | 210 | 297 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 2:16PM1.67m | 1:07AM1.62m | 2:54PM1.76m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:46PM1.15m | 7:52AM0.66m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 |
 | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | 8:04 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | W 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 207 | 459 | 226 | 226 | 65 | 666 | 497 | 126 | 512 | 505 | 116 | 422 | 402 | 362 | 270 | 309 | 305 | 318 | 270 | 210 | 297 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 16 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 18 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 17 | W 7 | W 10 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SSW 18 | W 5 |
| kJ | 99 | 17 | 23 | 25 | 318 | 60 | 43 | 356 | 85 | 35 | 524 | 54 | 78 | 58 | 37 | 30 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 102 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 24 | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SW 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 20 | W 10 | — | WNW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 11 | S 21 | SSE 9 | S 20 | S 20 | WSW 6 | S 18 |
| kJ | 54 | 119 | 180 | 223 | 432 | 2 | 144 | 140 | 67 | 16 | — | 33 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 30 | 7 | 6 | 25 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | — | — | 46 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 135 | 17 | 36 | 135 | 36 | 36 | 109 | 29 | 36 | 99 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
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