Huntington Beach surf forecast from 8 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 19s period, SSW swell with 1,513 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period with SSW swell.
What: South swell from 190 degrees with a period of 18 to 19 seconds will generate surf of 4 to 7 feet with sets up to 8 feet. High rip current risk.
Where: San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas.
When: From late Monday night through Thursday afternoon.
Impacts: Hazardous swimming conditions and a high rip current risk. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm and do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, SWIM PARALLEL TO SHORE and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.
Additional Details: .Highest surf will be at south-facing beaches and peak Tuesday and Wednesday. Swell and surf will slowly subside beginning Thursday with a shorter period, but will remain elevated into Friday.
Summary: Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Issued By: NWS San Diego CA
Safety tips
Coastal Flood Warning:
Definition
Issued when coastal flooding is imminent or occurring, often due to high tides, storm surges, or heavy rainfall.
Issued when coastal flooding is imminent or occurring, often due to high tides, storm surges, or heavy rainfall.
Actions
Move to higher ground, avoid driving through flooded areas, and follow any evacuation orders.
Move to higher ground, avoid driving through flooded areas, and follow any evacuation orders.
High Surf Warning:
Definition
Issued when large, powerful waves are expected to hit the coastline, posing risks to swimmers, surfers, and beachgoers.
Issued when large, powerful waves are expected to hit the coastline, posing risks to swimmers, surfers, and beachgoers.
Actions
Stay out of the water, avoid walking on jetties or rocks, and heed local advisories.
Stay out of the water, avoid walking on jetties or rocks, and heed local advisories.
Tsunami Warning:
Definition
Issued when a tsunami that could cause widespread flooding is imminent, expected, or occurring.
Issued when a tsunami that could cause widespread flooding is imminent, expected, or occurring.
Actions
Evacuate immediately to higher ground, stay away from the coast, and follow emergency instructions.
Evacuate immediately to higher ground, stay away from the coast, and follow emergency instructions.
Marine Weather Warnings:
Definition
Issued for hazardous marine conditions like strong winds, high waves, or freezing spray that may impact vessels and coastal activities.
Issued for hazardous marine conditions like strong winds, high waves, or freezing spray that may impact vessels and coastal activities.
Actions
Mariners should take steps to protect themselves and their vessels, such as seeking shelter or avoiding the affected area.
Mariners should take steps to protect themselves and their vessels, such as seeking shelter or avoiding the affected area.
Hazard information
A coastal event warning is a notification from meteorological agencies to alert the public about dangerous conditions impacting coastal regions. These warnings are essential for protecting lives and property along the coasts.
Types of Coastal Event Warnings
Coastal Flood Warning:
Definition
Issued when coastal flooding is imminent or occurring, often due to high tides, storm surges, or heavy rainfall.
Issued when coastal flooding is imminent or occurring, often due to high tides, storm surges, or heavy rainfall.
Actions
Move to higher ground, avoid driving through flooded areas, and follow any evacuation orders.
Move to higher ground, avoid driving through flooded areas, and follow any evacuation orders.
High Surf Warning:
Definition
Issued when large, powerful waves are expected to hit the coastline, posing risks to swimmers, surfers, and beachgoers.
Issued when large, powerful waves are expected to hit the coastline, posing risks to swimmers, surfers, and beachgoers.
Actions
Stay out of the water, avoid walking on jetties or rocks, and heed local advisories.
Stay out of the water, avoid walking on jetties or rocks, and heed local advisories.
Tsunami Warning:
Definition
Issued when a tsunami that could cause widespread flooding is imminent, expected, or occurring.
Issued when a tsunami that could cause widespread flooding is imminent, expected, or occurring.
Actions
Evacuate immediately to higher ground, stay away from the coast, and follow emergency instructions.
Evacuate immediately to higher ground, stay away from the coast, and follow emergency instructions.
Marine Weather Warnings:
Definition
Issued for hazardous marine conditions like strong winds, high waves, or freezing spray that may impact vessels and coastal activities.
Issued for hazardous marine conditions like strong winds, high waves, or freezing spray that may impact vessels and coastal activities.
Actions
Mariners should take steps to protect themselves and their vessels, such as seeking shelter or avoiding the affected area.
Mariners should take steps to protect themselves and their vessels, such as seeking shelter or avoiding the affected area.