Huntington Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.67° N 118.02° W

Huntington Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Huntington Pier sea temperature is
21.3° C
2.4° 

Huntington Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Huntington Pier surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, S swell with 919 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. 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 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 30th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 30th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 30th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what Huntington Beach has on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Right now, through the end of July and into the first week of August, it's a pretty grim stretch. We've got some thigh-high, long-period energy from the SSW, but the wind is all wrong – blowing onshore or cross-onshore every day, making it choppy and messy. The water is currently sitting at 70°F, which is a striking 4°F warmer than normal for this time of year, so it feels like bathwater out there. The combined energy is moderate at best, ranging from 607 to 975, but it doesn't mean a thing with these wind conditions. The best you can say is the swell drops off into flatness by Sunday the 2nd of August, and from there we go into a dead spell for several days.

Honestly, the standout window here is the tail end of the forecast. Look towards Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th of August. The swell starts to show a pulse again, with the period jumping back up to a very long 18-19 seconds. On the Saturday morning the 8th, we've got some 3ft groundswell from the SSW with a moderate energy reading of 423, but the real kicker is the wind looks to be light and directly offshore from the SW. That would make the famous Huntington Pier (United States) clean and lined up. It's a very consistent spot, though it is often crowded, so expect company. The biggest caveat with that 18-second period is it'll be very straight, which at a beach break can wall up and close out, but the Pier can offer a decent peak if you can find the channel. It's a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but that Saturday morning is the only thing worth setting an alarm for.

Rusty signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Tuesday
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Height (m)
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SSW
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19
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0.9
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1.1
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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565
547
727
719
608
742
580
651
392
582
394
835
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725
736
683
711
540
379
114
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
15
SW
10
SSE
10
SSW
15
SW
10
SSE
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S
15
SSW
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SSE
15
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15
SSW
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WSW
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High Tide
9:33AM1.49m
7:56PM2.16m
9:58AM1.52m
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
Low Tide
1:42PM1.19m
3:20AM0.24m
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
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Huntington Pier Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Huntington Pier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Huntington Pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Huntington Pier 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 Pier) 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 Pier 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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