Longboard-friendly waves in Huntington Beach

The pier creates defined peaks on both sides. Northside bowl is the prize—short, wedgy rights that can barrel on S swells. Watch for pilings and other surfers in tight quarters.

WSW groundswell with NE offshore wind. Northside pier bowl fires on solid S swells at low-to-mid tide. Early morning glass before onshores fill in by 11 AM.

The northside bowl produces short, wedgy rights that can barrel on solid south swells. Steep takeoffs with a fast wall section. Watch for the pilings.

Solid S swell with NE offshore wind at low-to-mid tide. The pier bowl needs push—waist-high minimum to form properly.

Longer, more open walls than the northside bowl. Lefts peel away from the pier and offer more room to work. Less hollow but more forgiving. Intermediate-friendly.

S-SW swell with NE offshore wind. Low-to-mid tide shapes the peaks best. Works on a wider swell window than the northside.

Standard HB beach break with shifting sand-bottom peaks. Consistent and accessible—picks up swell from nearly every direction. The wave quality is average but the wave count is high.

W-NW swell with NE offshore wind. Works on a wide swell window. Early mornings before the onshore fills in. Mid-tide for best shape.

Wide-open beach break south of the pier with scattered peaks. Reliable 2-4 ft fun on most swells. Good for all board types on moderate swells.

W-NW swell with NE offshore wind at mid-tide. The open beach is wind-exposed, so dawn patrol is critical.

Long, open beach break stretch with shifting peaks. Picks up NW swell well and is often bigger than spots further south. Walk the beach to find the best bank.

NW-W groundswell with NE offshore wind. Low-to-mid tide shapes the sandbars best. Early morning glass is essential.