
Surf Forecasts:
Huntington Cliffs surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, S swell with 1,179 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) 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+) | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Huntington Cliffs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 |
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467 | 664 | 450 | 863 | 657 | 565 | 547 | 727 | 719 | 608 | 807 | 640 | 651 | 392 | 575 | 540 | 348 | 846 | 1002 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:06AM1.44m | 7:16PM2.08m | 9:33AM1.49m | 7:56PM2.16m | 9:58AM1.52m | 8:32PM2.22m | 10:23AM1.56m | 9:07PM2.26m | 10:48AM1.59m | 9:40PM2.24m | 11:13AM1.63m | 10:13PM2.18m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:14AM0.39m | 12:58PM1.24m | 2:48AM0.30m | 1:42PM1.19m | 3:20AM0.24m | 2:20PM1.13m | 3:51AM0.19m | 2:55PM1.08m | 4:19AM0.18m | 3:31PM1.03m | 4:47AM0.20m | 4:08PM1.00m | |||||||
— | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 14 | S 15 | S 14 |
467 | 664 | 450 | 863 | 657 | 565 | 547 | 727 | 719 | 608 | 807 | 640 | 651 | 392 | 575 | 540 | 327 | 846 | 1002 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | W 6 | S 10 | S 12 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | S 17 |
121 | 29 | 51 | 71 | 33 | 22 | 33 | 48 | 34 | 71 | 61 | 33 | 33 | 246 | 284 | 331 | 348 | 251 | 220 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | S 10 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 19 | SSE 17 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 6 | S 16 | W 7 | — |
19 | 52 | 18 | 12 | 47 | 23 | 15 | 7 | 23 | 7 | 8 | 186 | 164 | 37 | 24 | 13 | 195 | 26 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 36 | 99 | 0 | 36 | 153 | 36 | 36 | 99 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 29 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 135 | 0 |
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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).
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