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HB Cliffs Surf Forecast

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Orange County, California

HB Cliffs surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
15.7s
Wind
3mph
NNW / Gusts 4mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.7ft @ 16sSW
Secondary
0.6ft @ 3sW
Tertiary
0.4ft @ 11sSSW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SSW
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

HB Cliffs is a sandy beach break located along Huntington Beach's iconic coastal bluffs, offering accessible waves that peel along the shoreline. The spot benefits from the natural geography of the Orange County coastline, which funnels Southern Hemisphere and Southern California swell effectively. With its sandy bottom and forgiving nature, this break is perfect for building fundamentals while enjoying one of Southern California's most scenic coastal viewpoints.

CliffsOccasional rip currentsCrowded during summer

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Very Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
16s SW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s W|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Very Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SSW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Very Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s W|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Very Poor

Slim pickings today — Flat and very poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s WSW|Calm

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HB Cliffs Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for HB Cliffs?
The current wave height at HB Cliffs is 0-1ft with a 15.7s swell period. Wind is NNW at 3mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the HB Cliffs surf forecast?
Our HB Cliffs forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.