Surf Forecasts:
Huntington Pier surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW 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★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| 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, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what Huntington Pier has cookin' for the next couple of weeks in feet and degrees.
Well, it's been a tough go. For the first week and a half, it's flat to tiny with no real quality. We're talkin' days of weak, onshore slop. The swell energy is low, with numbers like 91, 117, up to 330 – that's weak to just barely moderate energy, with waves under 3 feet. The wind is blowing onshore or cross-onshore, just choppin' it all up. The water's a warm 73°, which is about 7° warmer than normal – that's a real standout, very unusual for this time of year. But you don't need a wetsuit for broken waves.
We finally see a little bump around Saturday, August 15th and Sunday, August 16th, with wave heights pushin' up to 3 feet from the SSW. The energy gets going, hitting 400 and 605, which is solid moderate energy. That's the best in the window. The wind is still onshore or cross-onshore though, so it's gonna be lumpy and sloppy. Huntington Pier is a very consistent spot, and you can bet the crowds will be out if there's any bump at all, so you'll have company for a messy, knee-to-waist high session.
Into the Monday, August 17th through Wednesday, August 20th window, that energy hangs around in the 260-487 range, with similar 2 to 3 foot swells. Same story: the wind is killin' the surface. The waves are there, but it's gonna be bumpy. The poor stretch doesn't look like it's breaking hard – this spot's usually consistent, so it's been a stubborn run of bad luck.
Truth is, there's nothin' here to get excited about. The whole 16 days is pretty much a wash. It's a beach break, and with the onshore flow and short-period swell, it'll be more of a paddle than a surf. Leave the board in the car for a knee-high bump if you're desperate, but don't burn the gas.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 71 | 71 | 97 | 88 | 114 | 126 | 212 | 210 | 348 | 237 | 229 | 366 | 314 | 242 | 239 | 161 | 139 | 184 | 95 | 154 | 207 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:35PM1.96m | 4:29AM1.19m | 3:41PM2.02m | 6:51AM1.26m | 4:55PM2.12m | 7:54AM1.38m | 6:05PM2.24m | 8:34AM1.50m | 7:05PM2.37m | 9:10AM1.60m | 7:59PM2.47m | 9:43AM1.70m | 8:48PM2.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:21PM0.73m | 8:07AM1.09m | 11:50PM0.54m | 9:36AM1.20m | 00:56AM0.33m | 11:23AM1.23m | 1:48AM0.14m | 12:42PM1.16m | 2:33AM0.01m | 1:43PM1.05m | 3:14AM-0.06m | 2:36PM0.93m | 3:52AM-0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 71 | 71 | 97 | 88 | 114 | 84 | 212 | 113 | 348 | 237 | 229 | 366 | 314 | 242 | 239 | 161 | 139 | 99 | 95 | 154 | 207 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | SSW 12 | W 4 | W 5 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | W 4 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 4 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 80 | 126 | 114 | 210 | 130 | 36 | 71 | 56 | 3 | 30 | 30 | 65 | 97 | 184 | 33 | 49 | 56 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | S 11 | W 4 | W 5 | W 12 | W 15 | W 4 | W 12 | W 4 | W 13 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | W 6 | SW 16 | W 5 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 16 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 45 | 44 | 3 | 39 | 2 | 50 | 75 | 27 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | SW 9 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 21 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 54 | 133 | 17 | 38 | 133 | 38 | 38 | 133 | 0 | 133 | 93 | 12 | 38 | 133 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 5 | 38 | 38 | 25 |
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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).
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