Huntington Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about the local scene. The next week and a half is basically a bust. We're looking at a long, flat spell until the real juice starts flowing.

Right now, the waves are pathetic. We're talking 0.5 to 1.0 ft, with a weak, short-period swell. The wind is either onshore or cross-onshore, which just kills any chance of a clean wave. The swell energy is low, barely three digits. It's a tough stretch from the 15th all the way to the 24th. The water is a bit cooler than average for this time of year, which is a jolt, but it's not the main concern.

The waiting game pays off on Tuesday the 25th. A new S-SSE swell rolls in at 5 ft, with a 15-second period. The energy jumps to 1265, so there's some real grunt. The wind is a light cross-onshore, so the faces will be a little bumpy, but it's totally rideable. This is the first real window of hope.

The absolute standout is Wednesday the 26th. The swell is solid at 6 ft from the S, with a period of 14-15 seconds. This is a deep, powerful groundswell. The energy is huge at 1406. This is going to be a proper, thumping wave. It's too big for the beginners, but for the experienced crew, this is the one to circle. The wind is cross-onshore, so it won't be glassy, but the power is there for a fun, punchy session. The swell is a bit long-period for the beach break, but the pier will help organize it.

The swell holds through the 27th and 28th, dropping to 4 ft to 5 ft, still with good energy. The wind is a bit friendlier, with some light onshore or cross-onshore conditions. It's a solid, if not perfect, run of surf.

Huntington Pier is always a crowded spot, but with this quality of swell, you'll be battling for the peak. It's a classic, consistent, exposed break, and when the setup is right, it fires.

So, the first week is a write-off. The shine is on the 25th through the 28th, but the absolute best day to get wet is Wednesday the 26th. That's the one.

Rusty.

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