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At Huntington Beach, the waves are about 2.3 ft with a solid 14-second period coming from the SSE, offering fair swell energy though the direction is outside the ideal window. The tide is currently dropping near 3 ft, with an excellent tide score supporting good wave shape. Light southeast winds of 0 to 5 mph keep the surface smooth and clean. Water temperature is a comfortable 63°F and air temperature is around 59°F.
Quick Conditions Snapshot
Fair 2.3 ft, 14 sec SSE swell; light SE winds; dropping tide at 3 ft; water at 63°F; air 59°F.
Patchy Fog, 59°F • Wind SE 0 to 5 mph
Current conditions offer surfable, clean waves best suited for intermediate surfers, with smooth winds and an excellent tide phase. Swell size is moderate and period is favorable, though the direction is slightly off the ideal range. Expect consistent sets with a smooth surface tonight into early morning.
Swell Score: A swell score of 4.1/10 reflects very small size and limited swell energy.
Swell Detail: Approximately 2.3 ft with an interval of 14 seconds with Weak engery (~220 kJ).
Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the SSE (164°) | Outside acceptable direction window.
Tide Score: With a tide score of 9.1/10, tide conditions are near ideal for this break, providing strong support for clean and consistent wave shape.
Tide Height: The tide is falling around 3.04 ft, which sits within the preferred mid-tide range for this reef break.
Tide Trend: ↘ Peaking: Tide quality may slowly decline but remains good.
Next Tide: Low at 1:36 AM (2 ft)
Wind Score: A wind score of 7.7/10 indicates mostly favorable winds, with generally clean conditions and only slight chop on the surface.
Wind Direction & Speed: SE @ 0 to 5 mph
Wind Trend: Wind quality remains consistent through the surf window.
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