Surf Forecasts:
Huntington Pier surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 366 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period with SW 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s is also forecast. 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) 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+) | 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Huntington Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for the Huntington Beach area.
We’ve got a stretch ahead that’s gonna test your patience. The first week and a half is looking pretty flat with only tiny, weak swell. The waves we see won’t have any push to them, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, making it even messier. Honestly, for the first week, from Monday the 3rd through to Sunday the 9th, you’re looking at a whole lot of nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, mostly 1ft to 3ft from the SW/SSW, and the period is all over the place – sometimes short, sometimes long, but the energy is just too weak to do anything with. The combined energy stays low to moderate (81 to 330), so it’s a real struggle. The wind is a killer too, mostly onshore or cross-onshore, so the surface is gonna be choppy and blown out. There’s a long period swell (19 seconds) showing up on Friday the 7th, but it’s so small (2ft) and the wind is cross-onshore, it’s just a tease.
The second week looks a little more promising, but it’s still not a barnstormer. The swell picks up slightly, getting to around 3ft from the SSW by Saturday the 15th, and the energy is climbing (368 on Saturday morning). The wind is still mostly onshore, but there are some windows of cleaner conditions. The best chance of a surfable wave looks like Saturday the 15th. The morning has a 3ft SSW swell with a 16-second period and a gentle onshore breeze. The combined energy is moderate (368), but it’s not going to be perfect. The wind is onshore, so it will be a bit lumpy, but it’s the best we’ve got. Huntington Pier is the only spot on the menu, and it’s very consistent. It’s a beginner-friendly break, but with the swell just over knee-high, even the longboarders are gonna be working for it. Crowds are often a problem there, so expect company.
So, to wrap it up: the standout is Saturday the 15th. It’s not a classic, but it’s your best bet. The swell is 3ft from the SSW, with a period of 16 seconds, and the wind is just onshore, not cross-onshore, so it’ll be a bit cleaner than the rest of the week. The energy is moderate (368). The rest of the 16 days is a dud. Don’t bother with the first week. It’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
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 kJ | 47 | 42 | 66 | 41 | 84 | 77 | 75 | 71 | 71 | 97 | 88 | 114 | 84 | 212 | 210 | 348 | 237 | 229 | 366 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:04AM1.72m | 1:05PM1.85m | 00:55AM1.51m | 1:44PM1.90m | 2:13AM1.31m | 2:35PM1.96m | 4:29AM1.19m | 3:41PM2.02m | 6:51AM1.26m | 4:55PM2.12m | 7:54AM1.38m | 6:05PM2.24m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:26AM0.63m | 7:23PM0.90m | 6:52AM0.78m | 8:43PM0.85m | 7:22AM0.94m | 10:21PM0.73m | 8:07AM1.09m | 11:50PM0.54m | 9:36AM1.20m | 00:56AM0.33m | 11:23AM1.23m | 1:48AM0.14m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 15 | W 5 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 11 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 77 | 12 | 71 | 71 | 97 | 88 | 114 | 84 | 212 | 210 | 348 | 237 | 229 | 366 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SW 15 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 44 | 42 | 43 | 39 | 84 | 22 | 75 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 82 | 114 | 82 | 108 | 50 | 71 | 56 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | S 10 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | S 9 | S 12 | SSW 20 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 15 | W 12 | S 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | 47 | 23 | 66 | 41 | 38 | 8 | 41 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 25 | 80 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 38 | 78 | 0 | 133 | 133 | 0 | 38 | 78 | 0 | 38 | 101 | 27 | 38 | 133 | 38 | 38 | 133 | 38 |
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