Huntington City Beach is a 3.5-mile stretch of pristine shoreline. Popularly known as "Surf City," Huntington Beach is home to the world famous municipal pier, and is a west coast surf mecca for more than 8 million annual visitors. Whether enjoying an evening at one of our fire pits or enjoying a day at a professional sporting event such as the U.S. Open of Surfing, "Surf City" offers a variety of exceptional, recreational, cultural, and entertainment opportunities.
| Today's Beach Condition |
| Updated: May 16 at 7:41 AM |
| Current Weather |
Haze |
| Surf Height |
1-2' |
| Surf Period |
10 seconds |
| Surf Direction |
Southwest |
| Surf Quality |
Poor-fair |
| Water Temperature |
61 |
| Water Surface |
Bumpy |
| Wind Direction |
Southwest |
| Wind Speed |
5 MPH |
| Air Temperature |
66 |
| Air Visibility |
7 miles |
| Barometric Pressure |
1015 mb |
| Sun Rise |
5:58 AM |
| Sun Set |
7:55 PM |
| High Tide |
8:17 AM 3.7' / 7:57 PM 5.6' |
| Low Tide |
2:16 AM 0.3' / 1:33 PM 1.4' |
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Surf Report recording at 714-536-9303 updated three times a day.
Directions: From the 405 FWY, take Beach Boulevard south to Pacific Coast Highway. Huntington City Beach is directly across Pacific Coast Highway and extends north from Beach Boulevard to Seapoint Street. Beach parking is available in designated locations.
Special Events
With warm weather, good surf, and crowded beaches, Huntington Beach is a magnet for corporate-sponsored events year-round.
For an up-to-date calendar of events, visit www.surfcityusa.com.
- US Open of Pro Surfing (Philips Fusion,G-Shock, Bud Light, Op Pro)
- X-Games and The Core Tour
- AVP Pro Beach Volleyball
- PSA, NASSA, CSA and other surfing contests
- 4th of July beach fireworks and parade, Duck-A-Thon, Polar Plunge
- Shoreline Marathon, Distance Derby and other athletic competitions
- Paint Ball, wrestling, BMX, fishing and kite championships
- Hyatt Resort and Waterfront Hilton beach events
- Concerts, Pier Plaza events and Farmer's Market
- Annual Pier Swim, Rough Water Swim
- TV, movie and commercial film shoots
Beach and Pier Rules (Complete List)
- Beach Curfew is 10 PM, and pier curfew is midnight
- Board surfing is prohibited when blackball signs are posted
- Riding bikes or skateboards is prohibited on the pier
- Possession and/or consumption of drugs or alcohol is prohibited
- Dogs must be on a leash and are only permitted on the service road and at "Dog Beach"
- Smoking is prohibited on the beach and pier
Faq-Links
Ask the experts
Safety Tips - USLA's Top Ten
- Swim near a lifeguard
- Learn to swim
- Never swim alone
- Don't fight the current
- Swim sober
- Leash your board
- Don't float where you can't swim
- Life jackets = boating safety
- Don't dive headfirst
- At home, you're the lifeguard
Contact Us:
EMERGENCY - 911
Beach Headquarters
Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Office hours - 7 days a week 8 am - 5 pm
Phone: (714) 536-5281