Huntington Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s coming up for us at Huntington Pier. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch ahead. We’re looking at a long, quiet period with nothing really worth paddling out for.

Right now, the water is sitting at 67°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. We’ve got a long-period groundswell rolling in at 2 ft from the SSW, with a period of 16 seconds. That’s got a moderate amount of energy behind it (429), but the problem is the wind is on it from the SW, and the wave comment calls it poor surf conditions. No bueno.

That sets the tone for the first week. Through Monday the 6th, Tuesday the 7th, Wednesday the 8th, Thursday the 9th, Friday the 10th, Saturday the 11th, and into Sunday the 12th of July, the story is the same: small, weak swell, mostly cross-onshore winds, and the reports call it poor or marginal at best. You’ll see some waist-high lines on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings with the swell pushing 3 ft, but the period is long for a beach break like this, and the cross-onshore breeze is going to chop it all up. It’s a kite-surfing kind of setup, not a paddle-surfing one. The combined energy climbs a bit on Tuesday morning (728) and Wednesday morning (661), but the quality just isn't there.

The second week doesn't offer much relief. From Monday the 13th of July right through the 18th of July, it’s more of the same – weak swell, poor conditions, and single-digit scores all around. There’s a small window on Monday the 13th afternoon and Friday the 17th morning where it’s marginal, but we’re talking about ankle-to-knee-high dribblers. This is a real dry spell.

Now, if you can be patient, there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon. Looking way out to Sunday the 19th of July, things get interesting. The swell bumps up to 5 ft from the SSE, and the combined energy jumps to strong levels (1080 in the morning, 1082 in the afternoon). That’s a serious pulse of energy. The wind is light and from the S to SSW, so it’s cross-onshore but light. It’s still a long way off, so don’t bank on it, but it’s the one standout on the whole board. That’s the one to keep an eye on if you’re planning ahead.

Huntington Pier is very consistent, so this blank run is a bit of a downer. Forecasts can always change, but as it stands, it’s going to be quiet. Hang in there.

Rusty.

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