Huntington Cliffs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s coming for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a bit of a slow patch for the Huntington Cliffs area. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions starting on the 2nd of August and lasting through the 9th, which is a tough run of flat or near-flat days. But there’s a small window of cleaner surf before that.

The standout is the Thursday the 31st of July into Friday the 1st of August. Thursday morning shows a 6 ft swell from the south with a 14 second period, pushing some moderate energy (1213). The wind is light from the SSW, but it’s cross-onshore, which is okay for the Cliffs. Friday morning is similar, with 6 ft from the south and a 14 second period, and the energy is a bit stronger (1324). The wind is lighter then, so it’ll be cleaner. That 6 ft is a bit much for true beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, it’s a fun, punchy southwest swell. The long period (14 seconds) means better-shaped waves and longer waits between sets, which makes paddling out easier. Keep in mind, this spot can get crowded often, so get there early.

The Wednesday the 30th of July afternoon also has a 5 ft south swell with a 15 second period, but the wind is onshore, so it’s a bit of a struggle. The energy is solid (1123), but the texture won’t be as clean.

The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no need for a thick wetsuit.

After that, things go flat. From the 2nd of August onward, the swell drops to 3 ft and then to 1 ft, with weak energy readings (283 and lower). The wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore, so it’s a chop-fest. The 3rd through the 8th of August are all poor conditions, with barely any energy. The 9th of August is no better.

So, to sum it up: the best surfs are on the 30th of July afternoon and the 31st of July to the 1st of August. The rest of the window is a write-off until the 9th. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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