Huntington Cliffs surf break

Huntington Cliffs surfForecast / CAL – Orange County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Sunday 03 May 2026 PDT
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Huntington Cliffs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Huntington Cliffs sea temperature is
17.1° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (May 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 11PM. 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+) 2AM (Thu 7th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 7th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 9th May)3ft (0.9m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.8
W
10
0.4
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
55
84
93
66
125
146
142
158
162
146
99
100
99
50
44
78
86
132
128
402
356
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
15
W
15
WSW
20
SW
15
W
20
WSW
20
WSW
10
WSW
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
SW
10
SSW
15
SW
5
S
10
S
10
SW
10
SSE
10
S
15
SW
10
SSE
10
SSW
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:22PM2.13m
12:34PM1.41m
10:53PM2.06m
1:43PM1.35m
11:27PM1.98m
3:34PM1.34m
00:06AM1.88m
00:58AM1.77m
5:59PM1.49m
2:15AM1.68m
6:05PM1.58m
3:47AM1.62m
Low Tide
4:04PM1.13m
5:50AM0.35m
4:26PM1.20m
6:36AM0.43m
4:45PM1.27m
7:30AM0.50m
4:51PM1.34m
8:31AM0.56m
9:32AM0.58m
8:45PM1.45m
10:25AM0.59m
10:49PM1.35m
11:09AM0.60m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:00
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:56
5:56
5:54
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7:36
7:37
7:37
7:38
7:38
7:39
7:40
7:42
3
Temp °C
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
15
16
17
17
18
16
18
18
18
19
20
19
20
14
13
14
12
12
12
11
12
14
13
15
16
16
15
17
17
18
18
19
19
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
W
5
0.6
W
6
0.5
SW
14
0.6
W
6
0.7
W
6
0.5
W
6
0.8
W
8
0.8
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.8
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
18
Energy kJ
55
84
93
66
125
146
142
158
162
146
13
23
99
24
39
20
86
121
66
402
356
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
10
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
S
10
0.4
SW
13
0.3
S
12
0.3
SW
18
0.2
S
12
0.5
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.1
S
10
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
20
0.5
SW
16
0.5
W
10
0.6
W
10
Energy kJ
8
31
8
46
25
49
11
10
8
8
99
100
2
46
44
78
81
132
125
47
67
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
13
0.3
S
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
S
12
0.1
SW
21
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.3
SW
19
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SSW
20
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
S
13
Energy kJ
13
14
14
29
17
25
18
10
9
9
59
15
13
50
26
44
26
60
128
17
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.5
W
5
0.4
WSW
3
0.5
WSW
4
0.7
W
4
0.8
W
5
0.5
W
6
Energy kJ
3
11
10
3
7
18
27
16
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
135
62
135
135
17
109
135
36
36
135
0
36
99
29
36
135
36
36
99
36
36
Best forecast wave conditions in Orange County
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
4
5
9
9
5
6
5
9
7
9
6
5
4
5
9
4
6
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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.

Huntington Cliffs is 6 km (4 miles) from the city of Huntington Beach. If you plan a vacation in Orange County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Huntington Beach. Huntington Beach has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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