
Surf Forecasts:
Huntington Cliffs surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period, SW 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★+): Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s is also forecast. 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 Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (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 be straight with you. We're looking at a 16-day window for the Huntington Cliffs area, and I gotta tell ya, it's a tough one. The whole forecast is a real mixed bag of small, weak surf and choppy conditions. There's no single standout session that's gonna have you racing for your board. The water is a warm 72°F, which is *much warmer than normal* for this time of year – feels like a bathtub, but it's the only inviting thing about it.
The first week is a write-off. From Sunday, August 2nd right through to Saturday, August 9th, we're looking at tiny, feeble waves. Swell heights are stuck between 1ft and 2ft with a weak energy rating (mostly under 160). The winds are all over the place, mostly onshore or cross-onshore, making it choppy and messy. The wave comment for every single session is "poor surf conditions." There's just nothing to work with here.
We start to see a bit more life in the water heading into the second week. On Sunday, August 9th morning, the swell bumps up to 3ft from the SSW, with a period of 15 seconds, and the energy climbs to 257 – still not great, but it's a start. The wind is light and offshore from the SW, so it might be clean, but it's only a "marginal surf forecast." The real jump in energy happens around Friday, August 14th. The afternoon sees a 3ft SSW groundswell (period 17 seconds) with a powerful 589 energy rating – that's the most juice we'll see in the whole window. The wind is onshore though, which will mess it up. Saturday, August 15th has a similar story: 3ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and a massive 492 energy on the morning session, with near-calm winds (3 mph). That's your best shot. It's still "marginal" according to the notes, but that's the cleanest, most powerful wave on offer. Huntington Cliffs is a beginner-friendly spot, and with a 3ft swell, it's still manageable. But it's also "often" crowded, so expect company.
After that, it trails off again. The energy drops through the 300s and 200s, and the winds go back to cross-onshore, chopping it up. Sunday, August 16th and Monday, August 17th are back to "poor surf conditions."
So, all in all, if you're desperate, keep an eye on the early morning of Saturday, August 15th. That's your one glimmer. Otherwise, this stretch is a real bummer for paddle surfing. The onshore winds and small size make it more interesting for kite surfing than anything else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
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49 | 49 | 47 | 42 | 66 | 41 | 84 | 77 | 75 | 71 | 71 | 97 | 88 | 114 | 84 | 212 | 210 | 270 | 237 | 229 | 366 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 7:54AM1.38m | 6:05PM2.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:23AM1.23m | 1:48AM0.14m | ||||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SSW 12 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 15 | W 5 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 5 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
19 | 49 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 77 | 11 | 71 | 71 | 11 | 88 | 114 | 84 | 212 | 210 | 270 | 237 | 229 | 366 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | W 6 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SW 15 | W 5 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
49 | 10 | 44 | 42 | 66 | 39 | 84 | 22 | 75 | 8 | 13 | 97 | 8 | 4 | 82 | 114 | 82 | 53 | 50 | 56 | 57 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | S 10 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | SSW 20 | W 5 | W 5 | W 4 | SSW 14 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 |
47 | 46 | 47 | 23 | 66 | 41 | 38 | 8 | 41 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 40 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 63 | 15 | 14 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 99 | 0 | 36 | 135 | 0 | 36 | 135 | 0 | 36 | 135 | 2 | 36 | 99 | 36 | 36 | 135 | 36 | 36 | 135 | 36 |
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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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