Huntington Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.67° N 118.02° W

Huntington Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Huntington Pier sea temperature is
21.7° C
2.9° 

Huntington Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Huntington Pier surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 20s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with 921 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 20s 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 (Jul 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 25th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 20s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 25th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 20s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 28th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Huntington Pier over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here, looking at what’s coming down the line for our local stretch. Let’s be straight with each other – this forecast is a bit of a flat spell for the most part. We’ve got a long, slow grind of small, weak energy, and the wind is mostly working against us. It’s not a total washout, but you’ll have to pick your moments.

The first real chance to get wet kicks off Thursday afternoon, July 23rd, but honestly, it’s a tough start. Huntington Pier is seeing a tiny 2ft SSW swell with a short period of 14 seconds, and the combined swell energy is a weak 358. The water is a balmy 71°, which is a whopping 5° warmer than usual – that’s very unusual for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick wetsuit. But the wind is a messy onshore breeze from the WSW at 9 mph, killing any chance of a clean wave. The conditions are just poor.

Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th don’t offer much relief. We’re looking at waist-high, 2ft to 3ft swells from the SW, with periods hanging around 21 to 24 seconds. That long period sounds good, but at this size, it’s a tease. The energy is moderate (hitting 740-745), but the wind is a frustrating cross-onshore from the S or SSW at 6-9 mph, keeping things choppy and bumpy. Looks like a marginal, questionable tide situation.

The pattern continues right through the end of July and into early August. Every morning brings a light breeze, but it’s from the S or SSW, which is a cross-onshore direction. The swell stays small, mostly under 4ft, with periods dropping from the high teens down to the low teens. The combined energy stays in the moderate range (600-900), but the quality just isn’t there. There’s a brief bump on the morning of Friday, July 31st, with a 5ft SSE swell, period of 14 seconds, and energy hitting 1069. That’s the biggest push of the whole period, and the wind is light and offshore from the SW. This is the one true standout. It’s still a short-period swell, so the waves will be a bit sectiony, but on a light offshore morning, Huntington Pier could offer some fun, clean waist-to-chest-high lines. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but with crowds being “often,” expect company.

After that, it’s a slow fade. The first week of August is grim. From Saturday, August 1st, through to the end of the forecast on Friday, August 7th, the swell drops into the 1ft to 3ft range. The combined energy plummets to weak, two-digit and low three-digit numbers (102 to 421). The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, churning up any tiny bump into a choppy mess. The surf is poor, and honestly, it’s looking more like a kiteboarding session than a pure paddle-surf gig. The setup is a beach break, so with the onshore wind and insignificant swell, the waves are just not going to hold up.

So, to sum it up: there’s a 16-day window, but it’s mostly a long, flat, choppy stretch. The only flicker of light is the morning of Friday, July 31st, with that 5ft SSE swell and light offshore wind. That’s your best bet. Otherwise, save your wax and wait for a better forecast.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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SW
24
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24
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21
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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286
444
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469
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
10
SSE
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S
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High Tide
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
10:48AM1.59m
9:40PM2.24m
Low Tide
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
3:31PM1.03m
4:47AM0.20m
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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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