Huntington Cliffs Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.68° N 118.04° W

Huntington Cliffs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Huntington Cliffs sea temperature is
21.6° C
2.7° 

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 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with 798 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 15s. 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 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2PM. 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+) 8AM (Thu 30th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 30th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 28th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab a coffee and let’s look at what’s coming up for Huntington Cliffs. I’m not gonna lie to you, mate – this one’s a bit of a tough stretch. The swell is hanging around, but the quality just isn’t there for most of the window.

The first bit of surf we’ve got is from Monday afternoon, July 27th. We’re looking at a 3ft SSW groundswell, but it’s coming in with a 9 mph onshore wind. The water is sitting at 71°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a solid 5° above average, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home. The combined energy is moderate at 778, but the onshore wind is really messing with the surface. It’s a beginner-friendly size, but it’s not going to be pretty.

Tuesday morning, July 28th, sees a similar 4ft SSW swell, but the wind swings to a cross-on from the SSE. Energy is still moderate at 809, but it’s a bit choppy. Honestly, the whole first week feels like a constant battle with onshore and cross-on winds.

The pattern is pretty grim from there. The combined energy drops through the week, from 784 on Wednesday morning down to 147 by Sunday, August 2nd. The swell shrinks, too, dropping to 2ft by the end of the first week. The wind is stubborn, staying mostly onshore or cross-onshore. For a beginner-friendly spot like Huntington Cliffs, the conditions are just poor.

The second week is dead quiet. From Monday, August 3rd, all the way through to Tuesday, August 11th, the swell is tiny – mostly 1.0ft to 2ft – and the combined energy rarely gets above 200. There’s a little blip of life on Monday, August 10th, with a 2ft swell from the SW and a 20-second period, but the energy is still weak and the wind is onshore. That’s a long-period groundswell that would be better at a point break, not a beach setup like this. It’s just not going to offer anything rideable.

The one standout? If you’re desperate, the mornings of July 30th and 31st have a 5ft to 4ft S swell with 6 mph onshore winds. The energy is moderate (802 and 621), and the waves are a bit bigger, but the wind is still on. It’s not clean, but it’s the biggest we’ll see. Still, I wouldn’t call it a good day.

Honestly, there’s a solid 10-day gap of no real surf. It’s a rough run. For a spot that’s fairly consistent, this is a proper lull. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d leave the board at home and wait for a better window.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
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1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
19
1
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
17
1
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.4
S
14
1.4
S
14
1.4
S
14
1.3
S
13
1.1
S
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
12
1
SSW
11
0.7
SSW
10
0.5
S
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
719
601
742
580
651
392
582
469
790
757
779
609
402
515
373
268
106
73
49
46
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
5
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
S
15
SSW
5
S
10
SW
15
SW
5
S
10
SW
15
WSW
5
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
S
15
S
15
S
15
SSE
Wind State
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cross-on
cross-on
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High Tide
8:32PM2.22m
10:23AM1.56m
9:07PM2.26m
10:48AM1.59m
9:40PM2.24m
11:13AM1.63m
10:13PM2.18m
11:39AM1.68m
10:47PM2.07m
12:05PM1.73m
11:23PM1.91m
12:33PM1.79m
00:04AM1.72m
Low Tide
2:20PM1.13m
3:51AM0.19m
2:55PM1.08m
4:19AM0.18m
3:31PM1.03m
4:47AM0.20m
4:08PM1.00m
5:13AM0.27m
4:47PM0.97m
5:38AM0.36m
5:31PM0.95m
6:02AM0.48m
6:21PM0.93m
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7:55
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7:52
7:51
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Temp °C
22
22
22
23
21
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23
21
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Feels °C
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24
21
22
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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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