
Surf Forecasts:
Huntington Cliffs surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 629 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Huntington Cliffs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' at Huntington Cliffs.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it's a bit of a slow start. The forecast shows small, weak swell through the first few days, with the wind blowing on it from the wrong direction. It’s not looking great for a paddle.
The water temperature is sitting at 72°, which is a massive 6° warmer than usual for this time of year. That's very unusual, so you'll be sweating in your wetsuit, but the surf itself is pretty disappointing for a while.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Friday morning, the 14th of August. The swell direction is from the SSW, with a height around 2 ft and a very long period of 19 seconds. This is a proper groundswell, with combined wave energy of 425 (moderate energy). For a spot like Huntington Cliffs, which is exposed to a WSW swell and has a NE offshore, this long-period swell from the SSW isn't the best match. It's a bit of a tease – the energy is there, but the conditions are just marginal, likely due to tide issues. The afternoon picks up a bit to 2 ft, but the wind swings to a stronger 12 mph from the WSW, making for a bumpy session.
Moving into the weekend, Saturday the 15th of August morning offers a similar story. We've got a 3 ft SSW swell with a 16-second period and a combined energy of 464. The wind is light, but it's coming from the WSW, creating a light cross-onshore breeze with small wind ripples. Not ideal, but it's the best the forecast has to offer for a surf. The afternoon swell bumps up to 3 ft, but the wind gets stronger and more onshore.
Honestly, there's no standout day here. The consistent message from the data is "poor surf conditions." The swell is small and often from a direction that doesn't perfectly suit the break, with winds that are rarely clean and offshore.
For the second week, from the 17th of August onward, the pattern holds. We see similar small swells, mostly from the SSW and SW, with periods around 14-16 seconds. The wind remains a problem, mostly onshore or cross-onshore from the WSW. The combined energy fluctuates between 200 and 350 (moderate), but it's never paired with the right wind. By the 22nd of August, the swell period gets very long again (21 seconds) from the SW, but the height is tiny at 1 ft, and the energy is still weak.
The long-range outlook for the 24th of August shows a 2 ft SW swell with an 18-second period and light offshore wind in the morning, but it's flagged as marginal. It's a promising sign, but with the run of poor forecasts we've had, don't count on it too much.
Overall, it's a flat and windy outlook for Huntington Cliffs. There's no single day that jumps out as a good bet. It might be worth waiting for the forecasts to change, because the potential is there, but for now, keep your board in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
249 | 242 | 218 | 163 | 139 | 184 | 95 | 154 | 207 | 143 | 173 | 206 | 166 | 310 | 242 | 197 | 280 | 629 | 302 | 532 | 512 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:34AM1.50m | 7:05PM2.37m | 9:10AM1.60m | 7:59PM2.47m | 9:43AM1.70m | 8:48PM2.49m | 10:17AM1.79m | 9:34PM2.44m | 10:50AM1.87m | 10:19PM2.30m | 11:23AM1.93m | 11:04PM2.09m | 11:56AM1.96m | 11:49PM1.85m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:15PM0.75m | 5:02AM0.16m | 5:04PM0.72m | 5:33AM0.35m | 5:55PM0.72m | ||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
249 | 242 | 218 | 163 | 139 | 99 | 95 | 154 | 207 | 143 | 173 | 206 | 166 | 310 | 242 | 171 | 280 | 629 | 302 | 532 | 512 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SW 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 19 | SW 14 | S 9 | SSW 14 | SW 10 | SW 13 |
8 | 32 | 42 | 65 | 97 | 184 | 33 | 57 | 28 | 27 | 47 | 29 | 38 | 24 | 43 | 197 | 167 | 41 | 125 | 25 | 44 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | SSW 21 | SSW 11 | W 4 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | S 12 | SW 12 | SSW 22 | SW 20 | S 11 | S 10 | W 11 | SSW 9 | S 11 | S 10 |
3 | 45 | 12 | 1 | 39 | 20 | 50 | 75 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 45 | 98 | 57 | 53 | 2 | 25 | 20 | 19 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | — | — | SSW 9 | — | — | SSW 10 | — | W 5 | — | W 9 | — | W 4 | — | — | WNW 7 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 3 | W 4 |
— | 8 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 9 | — | 2 | — | 14 | — | 1 | — | — | 10 | 25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 135 | 135 | 27 | 135 | 135 | 4 | 27 | 99 | 0 | 135 | 135 | 36 | 36 | 135 | 17 | 135 | 135 | 0 | 23 | 135 | 41 |
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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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