HB Cliffs Surf Forecast, Orange County, California
LiveOrange County, California
Current Conditions
Very PoorWave Height
Flat
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
10.95s
Wind
11mph
S / Gusts 17mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.7ft @ 11sSSW
Secondary
0.5ft @ 3sSSE
Tertiary
0.4ft @ 14sSW
Wind Swell
0.5ft @ 2sWSW
Nearby Webcams
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 31Flat
Very Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 1Flat
Very PoorSlim pickings today — Flat and very poor with light N winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
9s SSW|4-6mph N
Thu, Apr 2Flat
Very PoorA slow one — Flat waves and very poor conditions with 8mph from the NW.
6am9am12pm3pm
9s SSW|7-9mph WNW
Forecast Charts
HB Cliffs Surf 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
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
HB Cliffs Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for HB Cliffs?
The current wave height at HB Cliffs is Flat with a 10.95s swell period. Wind is S at 11mph. 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.
What is the breaking wave height at HB Cliffs?
The current breaking wave height at HB Cliffs is Flat, produced by a 0.7ft SSW primary swell at 11s, a 0.5ft SSE secondary swell at 3s, a 0.4ft SW tertiary swell at 14s, a 0.5ft WSW wind swell swell at 2s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf HB Cliffs?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf HB Cliffs is Sunday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 1ft waves, a 15.6s swell period, and conditions rated Very Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.