Huntington Cliffs Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.68° N 118.04° W

Huntington Cliffs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Huntington Cliffs sea temperature is
21.9° C
2.6° 

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 10 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 5AM (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★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 19s. 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 onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 11th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 19s
Best Surf 5AM (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 folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, it's a bit of a slow start for Huntington Cliffs. The first week or so is looking pretty flat and messy. We've got a small window of opportunity, but it's a real grind to get anything rideable.

The first hint of something comes on Monday morning, the 10th of August. We're looking at a small 2.3ft south-southwest swell with a period of 14 seconds. That's a nice long-period groundswell, but the energy is only moderate (229). The wind is onshore from the WSW, which is a bummer. It's a marginal call.

We'll see a few similar pulses through the week, but the wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore, keeping things choppy and messy. The swell stays tiny, mostly under 3.3ft, with poor surf conditions dominating the forecast. The wind does ease off to a light breeze occasionally, but the onshore direction just kills it.

There's a bit of a lift starting Saturday afternoon, the 15th of August. The swell picks up to 3.3ft from the SSW, with a period of 16 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (574). The wind goes light and cross-onshore, so it's a bit better than full onshore, but still not clean. It's still a marginal session.

The best bet in this whole period looks like Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th of August. The swell is small but has a bit more push. For a beginner-friendly spot like Huntington Cliffs, the 2.9ft to 3.3ft swell is about right. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The wind is the main problem – it's never truly offshore. The crowd factor is "often", so you'll have company. Given the persistent onshore wind, the small size, and the fact that it's a beach break, this setup honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most of the week. The waves are just too weak and onshore to get excited about.

After the 16th, the swell drops back into the 1.3ft to 2.6ft range, and the wind stays predominantly onshore or cross-onshore. There's a marginal moment on the morning of Sunday the 23rd of August, with a 1.3ft south-west swell and a very long 19-second period. The energy is weak (244) and the wind is onshore, so it's a long shot. The final chance is on Monday morning, the 24th of August, with a 2.0ft south-west swell, again 18-second period, and light onshore wind. It's a marginal call, but that's about as good as it gets in the second week.

Overall, it's a lean 16 days. The swell is too small, the wind is wrong, and the surf quality is poor. Don't expect much.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat night, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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20
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19
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13
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18
0.6
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18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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184
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207
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248
242
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629
302
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519
425
372
268
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
15
SW
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SW
10
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15
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High Tide
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
12:30PM1.96m
00:39AM1.60m
Low Tide
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
6:02AM0.56m
6:51PM0.75m
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Feels °C
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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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