Huntington Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, my fellow wave riders, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down in terms you can feel. The next two weeks are looking pretty bleak for decent surf. It’s a long stretch of tiny, weak waves and crappy wind, but there might be a couple of brief moments worth paddling out for.

The first real chance is on Thursday, July 30th, in the morning. We have a south swell at 4 feet, with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is a moderate 732. That’s the most push we’ll see. The problem is the wind is onshore from the southwest at 6 mph, so it’s gonna be a bit choppy. The water temp is about average for the season, nothing special. This is the only half-decent option in the whole 16 days, and even then, it’s only marginal.

From Friday, July 31st, all the way to Wednesday, August 13th, it’s a desert. The swell drops to almost nothing—under 2 feet most of the time—with weak energy, often under 200. The wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore, leaving the surface messy. There are a few moments of light breeze, but the swell is too small to do anything with. That’s a solid two-week gap of poor surf.

There is one flicker of hope on the distant horizon. On Thursday, August 7th, the morning shows a 2-foot SSW swell, but with a period of 19 seconds—that’s a very long period groundswell. The energy is moderate at 337. The wind is a light cross-onshore, but that long period will make the waves break straight and fast at Huntington Pier. It’s not the best setup for a beach break, but it could offer a few clean, powerful lines if you’re in the right spot. That’s a long-range guess, so keep your expectations low.

The last few days, from August 11th to 14th, stay small and weak. The swells are tiny, and the wind is mostly onshore or light cross-onshore. Nothing to write home about.

So, the real standout is Thursday morning, July 30th at Huntington Pier. It’s the only time the swell gets over 3 feet, and the energy is the highest of the whole forecast. The wind is rough, but if you’re jonesing for a wave, that’s your best bet. The very long period swell on August 7th is a promise, but with a 2-foot swell and a beach break, it’s a gamble. The crowds will be there, as always, so be ready to share.

Keep your chin up, the ocean will come back to life.

Rusty.

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