Huntington Cliffs Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.68° N 118.04° W

Huntington Cliffs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Huntington Cliffs sea temperature is
22.3° C
3.2° 

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 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period, S 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★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with S 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 (Aug 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 2nd Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 2nd Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (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 have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Alright, I gotta be straight with you – the outlook for Huntington Cliffs is a bit of a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor surf conditions, with only a few windows that are barely worth mentioning. The water is sitting at a much warmer than normal 72°, which is a real treat, but that’s where the good news mostly ends.

We start off with a small, marginal pulse on Saturday the 1st. The morning has a 3ft swell from the SSW with a period of 13 seconds, but it’s a cross-on wind and the combined energy is only moderate at 261. The afternoon is just as poor. The next two weeks are dominated by onshore winds and small, weak swell. There are a few mornings with light breezes, but the swell is tiny, often around 1ft to 2ft, and the energy is weak to moderate, hanging around the 100 to 300 mark. The wind is hitting it from the wrong side, making for messy, choppy conditions.

There is a tease near the end of the run. On Sunday the 16th, the morning is looking glassy with a light NNE breeze. The swell is 2ft from the SW with a period of 14 seconds. The energy is moderate at 235. The forecast is saying "expect good surf conditions," which is a massive step up from everything else. This is the one true standout. It’s a long-period groundswell, which will be peeling nicely at this point break. The wind is offshore, so it’s going to be clean. The crowds are often here, so expect company.

But honestly, that’s it. For the first two weeks of August, the pickings are slim. The rest of the time it’s a write-off. Keep your eyes on that Sunday the 16th, it’s the only one that’s got any real potential.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
13
0.5
S
13
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
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16
0.4
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12
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14
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14
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SW
14
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13
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SSW
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0.4
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18
0.5
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
218
85
49
49
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42
66
41
84
77
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72
71
97
88
114
84
212
210
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Wind (km/h)
15
SW
5
SW
10
SSW
15
SSW
5
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
5
S
10
SW
15
WSW
5
WSW
10
SW
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SSW
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SSE
15
S
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High Tide
11:23PM1.91m
12:33PM1.79m
00:04AM1.72m
1:05PM1.85m
00:55AM1.51m
1:44PM1.90m
2:13AM1.31m
2:35PM1.96m
4:29AM1.19m
3:41PM2.02m
6:51AM1.26m
4:55PM2.12m
Low Tide
5:31PM0.95m
6:02AM0.48m
6:21PM0.93m
6:26AM0.63m
7:23PM0.90m
6:52AM0.78m
8:43PM0.85m
7:22AM0.94m
10:21PM0.73m
8:07AM1.09m
11:50PM0.54m
9:36AM1.20m
00:56AM0.33m
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Temp °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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