10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Huntington Beach, Orange County, USA
Huntington Beach is Surf City USA—the epicenter of American surf culture that has hosted the US Open of Surfing and shaped the sport's identity for generations. The pier and surrounding peaks produce remarkably consistent waves, catching both winter northwest swells and summer southern hemisphere energy. This accessibility means crowds that can make every session a contact sport, but also means there's always someone to surf with and an energy that defines California beach culture. The wide sandy beach, vibrant downtown, and year-round warmth create the quintessential SoCal surf experience.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-04 with a score of 46/100 (Fair)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 32/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Moderate alignment: Swell from 242° is 28° off optimal 270°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 0.6m is 1.0m from ideal 1.6m.
Moderate period: 11s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 216° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-90°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Surfable but not special at Huntington Beach. The 0.6m swell from 242° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 242° (WSW) at 11s period
No alignment: Swell from 187° is outside workable range 240°-300°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Perfect period: 14s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 231° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-90°.
Poor conditions at Huntington Beach. Either swell direction (187°), size (0.6m), or wind (9 km/h from 231°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 187° (S) at 14s period
No alignment: Swell from 186° is outside workable range 240°-300°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Too small: 0.5m is below minimum 0.6m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Good period: 13s is 93% of ideal 14s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 241° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-90°.
Poor conditions at Huntington Beach. Either swell direction (186°), size (0.5m), or wind (11 km/h from 241°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 186° (S) at 13s period
No alignment: Swell from 191° is outside workable range 240°-300°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Perfect period: 15s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 199° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-90°.
Poor conditions at Huntington Beach. Either swell direction (191°), size (0.5m), or wind (13 km/h from 199°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 191° (S) at 15s period
Marginal size: 0.8m is 0.8m from ideal 1.6m.
Good period: 17s is 121% of ideal 14s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 210° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-90°.
Poor conditions at Huntington Beach. Either swell direction (186°), size (0.8m), or wind (13 km/h from 210°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 186° (S) at 17s period
Perfect period: 16s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 184° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-90°.
Poor conditions at Huntington Beach. Either swell direction (186°), size (0.8m), or wind (12 km/h from 184°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 186° (S) at 16s period
No alignment: Swell from 184° is outside workable range 240°-300°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Marginal size: 0.7m is 0.9m from ideal 1.6m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 185° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-90°.
Poor conditions at Huntington Beach. Either swell direction (184°), size (0.7m), or wind (14 km/h from 185°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 184° (S) at 15s period
No alignment: Swell from 180° is outside workable range 240°-300°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 190° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-90°.
Poor conditions at Huntington Beach. Either swell direction (180°), size (0.8m), or wind (12 km/h from 190°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 180° (S) at 14s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
No alignment: Swell from 176° is outside workable range 240°-300°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 202° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-90°.
Poor conditions at Huntington Beach. Either swell direction (176°), size (0.8m), or wind (12 km/h from 202°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 176° (S) at 13s period
Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 200° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-90°.
Poor conditions at Huntington Beach. Either swell direction (176°), size (0.8m), or wind (12 km/h from 200°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 176° (S) at 14s period
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