
Surf Forecasts:
Huntington Pier surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SSW swell with 799 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with S 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 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. 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 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM. 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+) | 5AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Huntington Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s see what we’ve got on the table for the next couple of weeks.
Well, I gotta be straight with you—this is a tough one. Huntington Pier is the only game in town, and right now, things are looking pretty grim. The water is sitting at a warm 71°F, which is way warmer than usual for this time of year, a real anomaly of 5°F, so you won't need more than a spring suit.
We start off with a long, painful gap. The first few days here are a write-off. Wednesday morning through to the end of the week is just poor surf. That 3ft swell from the SSW is coming in with a long period of 15 seconds, so there’s energy there (weak to moderate at 461), but it’s getting slapped by a WSW wind blowing straight onshore. It’s junk. This continues through the rest of the week, with the wind almost always on or cross-onshore, chopping up whatever small swell is trying to show up. It’s a real downer.
We get a slight glimmer on Wednesday morning, the 29th of July. The swell is still small at 3ft from the SSW, but the wind is a light breeze from the SSW, and it’s only a light cross-onshore with small wind ripples. The combined energy is moderate (660). It’s still marginal, but it’s the best we’ve seen in a while. The afternoon looks a bit cleaner with an onshore wind, but it’s still a struggle.
For the standout window, you’re looking at the first weekend of August. Friday, the 31st of July and Saturday, the 1st of August bring the most size. Friday morning has 4ft from the SSE with a light breeze onshore, but the energy is building (882). Friday afternoon gets a bit better with 5ft from the SSE and a gentle breeze onshore, and the energy is starting to get strong (1026).
Saturday the 1st of August is the pick of the bunch. We’ve got a solid 6ft in the morning, hitting 6ft in the afternoon from the S, with a light to gentle breeze blowing onshore. The swell energy is strong to very strong (1171 to 1312). It’s a proper groundswell with a 14-second period, which will give some nice lines and good power. The onshore wind is the only thing holding it back from being a classic. It’s bigger than 5ft, so it might be a bit much for the beginners, but it’s under 8ft so it’s not just for experts. The crowd is likely to be heavy here, as it’s a very consistent spot, so be prepared for a full lineup.
After that, the swell drops off fast. Sunday the 2nd is on the way down, and by Monday the 3rd of August, we’re back to tiny, weak surf and the whole thing fizzles out into a flat spell by the 6th of August.
Overall, it’s a story of two weeks. A long, flat, windy start, then a proper spike of energy right at the start of August. If you’re a kook, you might want to sit out the first week. For the experienced crew, that Saturday is your window. Don’t waste it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
334 | 325 | 276 | 239 | 161 | 286 | 444 | 271 | 467 | 584 | 450 | 657 | 657 | 565 | 547 | 727 | 719 | 608 | 798 | 640 | 651 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:51PM1.91m | 7:41AM1.30m | 5:44PM1.95m | 8:34AM1.38m | 6:33PM2.01m | 9:06AM1.44m | 7:16PM2.08m | 9:33AM1.49m | 7:56PM2.16m | 9:58AM1.52m | 8:32PM2.22m | 10:23AM1.56m | 9:07PM2.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:36AM1.13m | 00:46AM0.63m | 10:49AM1.23m | 1:35AM0.50m | 12:02PM1.26m | 2:14AM0.39m | 12:58PM1.24m | 2:48AM0.30m | 1:42PM1.19m | 3:20AM0.24m | 2:20PM1.13m | 3:51AM0.19m | 2:55PM1.08m | 4:19AM0.18m | |||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 7:59 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 |
334 | 325 | 183 | 123 | 73 | 130 | 252 | 189 | 467 | 584 | 450 | 657 | 657 | 565 | 547 | 727 | 719 | 608 | 798 | 640 | 651 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | W 7 | W 7 | S 11 | W 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | S 19 | W 7 |
37 | 209 | 276 | 239 | 144 | 286 | 60 | 45 | 121 | 30 | 109 | 79 | 33 | 32 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 14 | 14 | 188 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | SW 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 26 | SW 24 | SW 24 | W 6 | S 12 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | S 20 | W 7 | S 20 |
84 | 27 | 236 | 163 | 161 | 66 | 444 | 271 | 30 | 103 | 19 | 21 | 69 | 44 | 47 | 30 | 25 | 15 | 74 | 14 | 67 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 5 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
6 | 18 | — | — | 143 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 111 | 87 | 28 | 101 | 111 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 101 | 133 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 133 | 22 | 38 | 101 | 38 |
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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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