
Surf Forecasts:
Huntington Cliffs surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 366 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period with SW 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. 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+) | 2AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Huntington Cliffs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for this stretch.
Right off the bat, I’ve gotta be straight with you – this is a tough run. The 16-day window is basically a flat spell with a side of frustration. The first real chance to even think about paddling out doesn’t come until Thursday afternoon, August 6th, and even then it’s not what you’d call a surf. We’re looking at a long gap of nothing worth chasing.
The overall pattern is small, weak, and messy. The swell energy is mostly running in the low to mid 200s (203 to 322), which is weak, and the wave heights are stuck between 2ft and 3ft. The direction is hanging from the SSW, which is onshore for Huntington Cliffs (Huntington Cliffs). That’s a problem. The wind is mostly blowing onshore, with a few cross-on sessions, so the surface is gonna be choppy or at best, bumpy. The water is 72°F on the 6th, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – over 5 degrees above average, so that’s a weird one. But it doesn’t make the surf any better.
The period is long – 13 to 19 seconds – which would be great for a point break, but here at a cliffside beach break, long-period SSW groundswell just breaks straight and closes out. The energy is there in the numbers (like 424 and 501 on the 14th and 15th), but those are still tied to small, poor-quality waves and onshore or cross-onshore wind. The guidance says this spot is “fairly consistent” and the optimum swell is from the WSW, but we’re not getting that. The wind is coming from the wrong direction, and the swell is too small and poorly aligned.
The best on offer – and I use that term loosely – looks like Friday morning, August 14th, and Saturday morning, August 15th. The swell energy jumps to 424 and 501, wave heights climb to 2ft and 3ft, but the wind is WSW and W, which is still cross-onshore. The surf is still “marginal” at best, with questionable tide. It’s not a stand-out; it’s just the least bad option. The period is 19 seconds on the 14th, which is super long, but that’s not helping here. If you’re a beginner, the 2ft to 3ft is safe, but the chop and cross-wind will make it frustrating. For anyone else, it’s a skip.
For the rest of the run, from August 6th through to August 21st, the forecast is consistently “poor surf conditions” or “marginal.” The waves are tiny, the wind is wrong, and the swell direction is against what this break wants. It’s a blank run, and for this area, that’s not unusual when the trade winds set in. The spot is fairly consistent in general, so it won’t stay poor forever, but right now, leave the boards at home.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 13 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
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114 | 84 | 212 | 210 | 270 | 237 | 229 | 366 | 249 | 242 | 218 | 161 | 139 | 184 | 95 | 154 | 207 | 143 | 208 | 206 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 3:41PM2.02m | 6:51AM1.26m | 4:55PM2.12m | 7:54AM1.38m | 6:05PM2.24m | 8:34AM1.50m | 7:05PM2.37m | 9:10AM1.60m | 7:59PM2.47m | 9:43AM1.70m | 8:48PM2.49m | 10:17AM1.79m | 9:34PM2.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:50PM0.54m | 9:36AM1.20m | 00:56AM0.33m | 11:23AM1.23m | 1:48AM0.14m | 12:42PM1.16m | 2:33AM0.01m | 1:43PM1.05m | 3:14AM-0.06m | 2:36PM0.93m | 3:52AM-0.06m | 3:26PM0.83m | 4:28AM0.02m | |||||||
— | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
114 | 84 | 212 | 210 | 270 | 237 | 229 | 366 | 249 | 242 | 218 | 161 | 139 | 99 | 95 | 154 | 207 | 143 | 208 | 206 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | W 4 | W 5 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 |
80 | 82 | 114 | 82 | 130 | 36 | 56 | 9 | 4 | 32 | 42 | 65 | 97 | 184 | 33 | 49 | 36 | 27 | 47 | 44 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | W 4 | W 4 | S 9 | W 15 | W 4 | S 9 | SSW 12 | W 13 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 9 | SW 16 | W 6 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 13 | S 13 | SW 13 | SSW 11 |
2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 56 | 3 | 45 | 44 | 8 | 39 | 2 | 50 | 75 | 27 | 28 | 44 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | W 3 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — |
7 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 99 | 0 | 135 | 135 | 17 | 135 | 135 | 2 | 36 | 153 | 11 | 36 | 135 | 0 | 36 | 135 | 17 | 36 | 109 | 2 |
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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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