Huntington Cliffs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for Huntington Cliffs.

Honestly, the next 16 days are a rough stretch for us. The surf is tiny and the conditions are mostly blown out or onshore. There’s no real standout session, and the first actual recommendation doesn't pop up until Saturday morning, the 8th of August, and even then it’s only a marginal call. Between now and then, there are a few days with absolutely nothing rideable. We're looking at a long, flat spell to start.

The water is a wild 73° right now, which is a massive 7° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s very unusual.

Let’s break down the few windows that might be worth a look. Saturday morning, the 8th of August, is the first glimmer. We’ve got a tiny 2ft swell from the SSW with a period of 17 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, which usually means better shape, but the energy is moderate (276). The wind is light and onshore from the WSW, so it’s not clean, but it’s not total chaos either. It’s marginal. Don’t expect much.

Tuesday afternoon, the 11th of August, is another marginal chance. Swell is still small at 2ft from the SW, but the period jumps to 18 seconds, giving it a bit more push. The energy is moderate (278). The wind is light and onshore again. It’s a “maybe” session.

The best-looking window in the entire forecast falls on Friday, the 14th of August. The afternoon shows a slightly better 3ft swell from the SSW, with a very long period of 19 seconds. The combined energy is strong (591). The wind is onshore from the WSW at 9 mph, so it won’t be glassy, but the swell size and power are the most promising we’ve seen. This is the pick of the fortnight, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it. The morning of the 14th is also worth a look, with a 2ft swell but the same 19-second period and strong energy (442), though it’s still onshore.

Saturday, the 15th of August, morning has a similar 3ft SSW swell, but the wind is light and cross-onshore, which will put some bumps on the face. Still marginal.

Given the persistent onshore winds and tiny swell, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most of the period. The long-period swells at a beach break like Huntington Cliffs can also break a bit straight, making it tricky.

For the whole 16 days, there’s no true standout. The 14th of August is the one to watch, but it’s a long-range call, so don’t book the day off just yet.

Rusty.

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