Surf Forecasts:
Huntington Pier surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,306 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s 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 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Huntington Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, let's talk about what's coming up for Huntington Pier. The ocean's got a bit of a pulse, but it's a mixed bag, and we're gonna have to be patient. The water is sitting at 74° right now, which is a solid 7° warmer than usual for this time of year—that's a big deal, feels like bathwater out there.
The week starts off a bit of a tease. Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th have some small, long-period swell from the SSW, but the wind is all wrong, and the tide's just not cooperating. It's frustrating, really. The energy is there, but it's just messy.
Sunday the 6th is the standout. We get a pulse of 5ft S swell with a 14-second period, and the wind goes light offshore from the ENE in the morning, then switching to a light cross-off from the North in the afternoon. This is the window. The conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. The waves will have some punch, but the long period (14s) means it'll be a bit shifty and better for those who know what they're doing. It's a bit too big for beginners, but if you're comfortable, this is the pick of the bunch. The pier will be working, but expect crowds as it's a popular spot, especially on a Sunday.
Monday the 7th holds the size, with 6ft to 6ft SSW swell, but the wind turns cross-on shore and ramps up to 12 mph in the afternoon, making it choppy and ugly. The rest of the week from Tuesday the 8th through to the following weekend is a write-off. The swell drops, the wind stays onshore or cross-on, and the conditions are poor. You're looking at waist-high slop or less, with a lot of chop.
There's a hint of something towards the end of the second week, on Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th, with some 5ft W swell showing up, but the period is a short 8 seconds, and it's got a cross-on wind. It's a long way out, but it doesn't look promising right now.
So, to sum it up: Sunday morning, September 6th, is your best bet. Get on it early before the wind changes. It's a solid, clean swell for the experienced crew. After that, it's a long stretch of poor conditions, so don't hold your breath.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun night, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 559 | 525 | 387 | 537 | 932 | 1014 | 1063 | 1034 | 1207 | 1306 | 1012 | 317 | 633 | 416 | 275 | 208 | 350 | 419 | 376 | 358 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:16PM1.99m | 7:15AM1.38m | 4:48PM2.05m | 7:44AM1.51m | 6:03PM2.15m | 8:12AM1.64m | 7:03PM2.25m | 8:41AM1.76m | 7:54PM2.30m | 9:09AM1.87m | 8:41PM2.28m | 9:37AM1.97m | 9:25PM2.20m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:40PM0.44m | 10:03AM1.32m | 00:42AM0.29m | 11:51AM1.24m | 1:30AM0.17m | 12:58PM1.08m | 2:10AM0.10m | 1:50PM0.91m | 2:46AM0.10m | 2:37PM0.75m | 3:19AM0.16m | 3:21PM0.62m | 3:50AM0.28m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | 7:14 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 20 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 9 |
| kJ | 559 | 525 | 372 | 537 | 932 | 1014 | 1063 | 1034 | 1207 | 1306 | 1012 | 249 | 633 | 416 | 275 | 208 | 117 | 163 | 213 | 162 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WSW 11 | W 12 | W 11 | S 12 | W 10 | — | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 165 | 239 | 387 | 392 | 46 | 3 | 37 | 472 | 17 | — | 50 | 317 | 81 | 130 | 130 | 129 | 350 | 419 | 376 | 358 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 13 | SW 20 | W 12 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | — | — | SW 18 | W 10 | — | SW 20 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 44 | 75 | 49 | 68 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 10 | 4 | — | — | 80 | 2 | — | 97 | 29 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 39 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 11 | W 4 | — | WNW 6 | — | WNW 4 | W 3 | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | 57 | 8 | — | 24 | — | 6 | 2 | 7 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 101 | 0 | 133 | 101 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 15 | 78 | 15 | 111 | 133 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 38 | 38 | 133 | 38 |
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