
Surf Forecasts:
Huntington Cliffs surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with 863 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s 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 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. 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 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Huntington Cliffs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s comin’ up for Huntington Cliffs. I gotta be straight with ya – the next week and a half is mostly a grind. There’s a long stretch of small, choppy, or onshore stuff that’s gonna test your patience. We’re talking Thursday the 23rd through to around Wednesday the 29th – that’s nearly a week of pretty ordinary surf, with most days only giving you marginal conditions at best, and a lot of ’em just flat-out poor. There’s a few windows where the tide might line up, but the wind’s often getting in the way, swinging onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell’s barely gettin’ a chance to show its face. The best of a rough bunch looks like Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th, but even then it’s a 1/10 vibe at best.
Let’s break it down. Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th are write-offs – clean little 3ft to 2ft S to SSW swell but with onshore or cross-onshore wind, and a combined energy around 358 to 756 (moderate), it’s choppy and messy. Saturday the 25th teases a bit – clear sky, light onshore breeze, and a 3ft to 2ft SSW swell, but still only marginal, and the energy’s moderate (541 to 666). Sunday the 26th gets knocked back by a moderate breeze from the S, swell around 3ft but cross-onshore again – poor.
Now, Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th are the least-worst. Monday morning gives us a 4ft SSW swell (18-second period – that’s a proper long-period groundswell) with light onshore wind, and combined energy of 887 (moderate). Tuesday follows with similar 4ft SSW swell (17 seconds) and light cross-onshore. It’s still marginal, and the water temp’s about average for the time of year, so nothing weird going on there. But for a beginner-friendly spot like Cliffs, that 4ft is manageable, and the long periods mean longer lulls between sets. Still, wind’s not perfect.
Wednesday the 29th sees another drop – 3ft to 4ft, light wind, but still only marginal. Then from Thursday the 30th right through to Tuesday the 4th of August, it’s back to poor or marginal with swell shrinking from 3ft down to just 1ft. The combined energy drops from 399 to 106 – weak stuff. There’s a brief blip on Saturday the 1st of August with a 5ft S swell (13 seconds) and onshore wind – marginal again, and at that size it’s pushing past beginner-friendly. By Wednesday the 5th of August, it’s down to 2ft and weak energy.
Honestly, if you were lookin’ for a standout, there isn’t one here. The closest thing to a half-decent session might be Monday the 27th morning or Tuesday the 28th morning, but even then you’re really just scratchin’. This is a lean run for Huntington Cliffs. Keep an eye on the forecasts – it’s been fair-to-consistent here before, so this dry spell could shift. For now, maybe dust off the longboard or find a lake.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 |
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276 | 239 | 161 | 286 | 444 | 271 | 467 | 584 | 450 | 863 | 657 | 565 | 614 | 845 | 719 | 601 | 807 | 640 | 651 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:41AM1.30m | 5:44PM1.95m | 8:34AM1.38m | 6:33PM2.01m | 9:06AM1.44m | 7:16PM2.08m | 9:33AM1.49m | 7:56PM2.16m | 9:58AM1.52m | 8:32PM2.22m | 10:23AM1.56m | 9:07PM2.26m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:46AM0.63m | 10:49AM1.23m | 1:35AM0.50m | 12:02PM1.26m | 2:14AM0.39m | 12:58PM1.24m | 2:48AM0.30m | 1:42PM1.19m | 3:20AM0.24m | 2:20PM1.13m | 3:51AM0.19m | 2:55PM1.08m | 4:19AM0.18m | ||||||
— | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 |
139 | 93 | 53 | 104 | 252 | 189 | 467 | 584 | 450 | 863 | 657 | 565 | 614 | 845 | 719 | 601 | 807 | 640 | 651 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | W 7 | W 7 | S 11 | W 6 | W 6 | S 12 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
276 | 239 | 144 | 286 | 60 | 34 | 121 | 30 | 19 | 72 | 32 | 21 | 22 | 35 | 22 | 12 | 33 | 23 | 36 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 26 | SW 24 | SW 24 | W 6 | S 10 | S 12 | W 6 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | S 9 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 19 | S 9 |
236 | 163 | 161 | 66 | 444 | 271 | 20 | 52 | 72 | 18 | 40 | 40 | 30 | 7 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 188 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 99 | 109 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 91 | 17 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 153 | 36 | 36 | 99 | 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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