Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach

Orange County, California, USA
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Wave Quality

Regional Classic

Wave Type

Beach-break

Swell Direction

North, NorthWest, West, SouthWest, South

Best Wind

East, NorthEast

Best Tide

All tides

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About

Huntington Beach, a classic stretch of sand in Orange County, offers rippable beach-break waves that dance both right and left, welcoming surfers of all skill levels. The swell, which begins to pulse at less than 3 feet and can rise to over 12 feet, hails from every direction, creating a canvas of opportunities for the daring. Best surfed during rising and falling tides, the sandy bottom provides a forgiving embrace for those who dare to challenge the ocean. Here, at the crossroads of sun and surf, the spirit of the waves breathes life into every ride.

Wave Characteristics

Wave QualityRegional Classic
Wave TypeBeach-break
Wave DirectionRight and left
Wave Powerrippable
BottomSandy
Swell SizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 4m+ / 12ft

Ideal Conditions

Swell DirectionNorth, NorthWest, West, SouthWest, South
Best WindEast, NorthEast
Best Tide PositionAll tides
Best Tide MovementRising and falling tides

Location & Access

AddressHuntington Beach, CA, USA
City / AreaOrange County
Zip Code92648
StateCalifornia
CountryUSA

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Huntington Beach Questions

What kind of wave is Huntington Beach?

Huntington Beach is a beach break with right and left waves over a sandy bottom.

How good is the surf at Huntington Beach?

Huntington Beach is rated regional classic for wave quality.

What swell works best at Huntington Beach?

Huntington Beach works best on a north, northwest, west, southwest, south swell. Swell size: starts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 4m+ / 12ft.

What wind is best for Huntington Beach?

The best wind for Huntington Beach is east, northeast.

What tide is best for surfing Huntington Beach?

Huntington Beach works best at all tides on rising and falling tides.

Where can I stay near Huntington Beach?

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Where is Huntington Beach?

Huntington Beach is a surf spot in Orange County, California, USA.