Huntington Cliffs Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.68° N 118.04° W

Huntington Cliffs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Huntington Cliffs sea temperature is
19.2° C
0.8° 

Huntington Cliffs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Huntington Cliffs surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 397 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 12th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 12th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 9th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Huntington Cliffs over the next 16 days.


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Huntington Cliffs over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you—it’s a pretty grim start. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with no real surf to speak of. From Thursday the 9th of July right through to the end of the weekend on the 12th, there’s barely a whisper of a wave. The swell is a tiny 3 to 3 feet, coming from the SSW, but the wind is a consistent cross-on or onshore breeze, making it choppy and messy. The water temp is sitting around 67°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.

The whole first week, really, is a write-off. We get a fleeting glimpse of something marginal on Monday the 13th morning with a light cross-on and 3 feet of SSW swell, but it’s still not enough to get excited about. The combined energy is weak, sitting at just 276 (weak energy), and the period is a short 13 seconds. It’s a “maybe if you’re desperate” kind of situation.

The real story starts to build for the third week of July. The weekend of the 18th and 19th is where the focus shifts. On Saturday the 18th, the swell starts to kick up, with the afternoon seeing 4 feet from the SSE and a combined energy of 1153 (moderate wave energy). The wind is onshore from the WSW, so it won’t be glassy, but it’s a solid step up. Sunday the 19th is the best on offer, with a 5 feet swell from the south in the morning, packing a punch at 1309 (strong wave energy). The period is 14 seconds, a nice long groundswell that will bring some real form. The wind is still cross-on from the SSW, so it’s not perfect, but for this spot, that’s the standout window. A 5 feet swell is getting a bit hefty for beginners, but for the intermediate crew, it’s game on.

After that, the swell backs off again through the 20th and 21st, dropping back to 2 to 3 feet. The wind turns more onshore, so it’s back to the marginal stuff. There’s a little bump on the 24th of July, another 3 feet from the SSE, but the wind is onshore again.

So, to wrap it up: the first week and a half is a total bust. Hold out for the 19th of July—that Sunday morning with the 5 feet south swell and the 14-second period is the only real standout in the whole window. It’s not a classic, but it’s the best we’ve got. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because after a run like this, it can’t stay poor forever.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
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15
0.9
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15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
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0.8
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0.8
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0.9
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0.9
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14
0.8
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14
0.9
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13
0.9
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13
0.6
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14
0.6
SSW
12
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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397
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309
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314
263
210
297
301
217
253
257
149
119
123
152
78
96
90
64
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
10
SSE
15
S
10
SSW
10
S
15
S
15
S
10
SSE
15
SSW
10
SW
5
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WSW
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20
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10
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10
SW
15
SW
15
SSE
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Wind State
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cross-on
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High Tide
5:19PM2.14m
7:31AM1.34m
6:14PM2.29m
8:33AM1.43m
7:09PM2.43m
9:22AM1.52m
8:02PM2.54m
10:06AM1.59m
8:53PM2.59m
10:48AM1.65m
9:43PM2.56m
11:30AM1.71m
10:32PM2.45m
12:11PM1.76m
Low Tide
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
4:15AM-0.16m
3:27PM0.99m
4:58AM-0.13m
4:21PM0.95m
5:40AM-0.02m
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Feels °C
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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).

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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