Surf Forecasts:
Huntington Pier surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, S swell with 496 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Huntington Pier this week:
The surf forecast for Huntington Pier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Huntington Pier in the next 16 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) 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+) | 5AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Huntington Pier over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here again, switching over to feet and inches for you. Huntington Pier is facing a pretty grim stretch of surf over the next two weeks. We’re looking at a long run of poor conditions with only a few glimmers of hope.
The first few days are small and messy. Starting Saturday the 11th, we have a 2-3ft SSW swell with a 15-second period, but a cross-on wind from the SSW at 15 km/h keeps it choppy and weak. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 67°. The energy is low (271). Through the week, it’s more of the same—small 2-3ft waves, constantly onshore or cross-onshore winds. Not worth the drive.
There’s a slight bump in energy on the 18th (Saturday) with a 2ft SW swell at a long 18-second period, but the wind is still onshore. The energy hits 295, but it’s still a poor surf call. The next morning, Sunday the 19th, sees a 3ft S swell at 12 seconds, but the wind is onshore from the WSW at 15 km/h. Energy is moderate (542), but the conditions are only marginal.
The best chance in the whole 16-day window comes on the 25th (Saturday) morning. We’ve got a 3ft SW swell with a very long 21-second period. The wind is light and onshore from the SW at 10 km/h, which should keep the surface clean. The combined energy is strong (714). This is a groundswell, so expect longer waits between sets and a more drawn-out wave. It’s still a marginal call, but it’s the best we’ll see. The 26th (Sunday) morning is also worth a look, with a 3ft SSW swell and a 19-second period, very light onshore winds from the SSW at 5 km/h, and strong energy (710).
Overall, it’s a tough stretch. The swell never gets over 5ft, so it’s fine for beginners size-wise, but the constant onshore wind will make it bumpy and frustrating. For the experienced crowd, there’s just not enough power or quality. If the wind changes, things could improve, but for now, keep your expectations low.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 259 | 210 | 297 | 330 | 273 | 253 | 257 | 149 | 119 | 123 | 152 | 77 | 96 | 94 | 89 | 88 | 91 | 130 | 74 | 76 | 246 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:09PM2.43m | 9:22AM1.52m | 8:02PM2.54m | 10:06AM1.59m | 8:53PM2.59m | 10:48AM1.65m | 9:43PM2.56m | 11:30AM1.71m | 10:32PM2.45m | 12:11PM1.76m | 11:20PM2.26m | 12:53PM1.81m | 00:09AM2.01m | 1:35PM1.84m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:43AM-0.00m | 1:36PM1.09m | 3:30AM-0.12m | 2:33PM1.04m | 4:15AM-0.16m | 3:27PM0.99m | 4:58AM-0.13m | 4:21PM0.95m | 5:40AM-0.02m | 5:17PM0.94m | 6:19AM0.15m | 6:16PM0.94m | 6:56AM0.35m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 |
 | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:01 | — | 8:00 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 11 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 15 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 259 | 210 | 297 | 330 | 273 | 253 | 257 | 149 | 119 | 123 | 96 | 46 | 44 | 94 | 89 | 53 | 85 | 27 | 24 | 76 | 246 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | SSW 18 | S 18 | SW 21 | S 16 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 14 | W 6 | W 6 |
| kJ | 5 | 102 | 25 | 18 | 46 | 18 | 59 | 96 | 57 | 111 | 152 | 65 | 50 | 90 | 64 | 88 | 77 | 130 | 74 | 12 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | W 5 | W 5 | W 17 | W 3 | W 15 | W 15 | S 12 | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 18 | S 11 | SSE 15 |
| kJ | 7 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 77 | 96 | 49 | 28 | 27 | 91 | 54 | 51 | 22 | 42 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 25 | 183 | 78 | 8 | 133 | 101 | 34 | 38 | 133 | 38 | 39 | 93 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
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