Longboard-friendly waves in Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach, California

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Huntington Beach delivers the kind of mellow walls that make nine-footers purr. These 7 breaks offer long shoulders, patient sections, and enough face to cross-step without rushing.

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Long, peeling waves perfect for noseridingMellow takeoff zones with forgiving shouldersClassic surf spots with old-school vibesBest tide windows for logging sessions

Longboard-friendly breaks in Huntington Beach

Break types, wave character, and ideal conditions for mellow log sessions.

HB Cliffs
beach
beginner-intermediate
3.7(17)

HB Cliffs is a beach break in Huntington Beach, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

Huntington Beach Pier
jetty
intermediate-advanced
4.2(6)

Huntington Beach Pier is a jetty break in Huntington Beach, CA. It is suited for intermediate-advanced surfers. Watch out for rip currents, rocks, strong currents, pollution.

Huntington Beach Pier Northside
jetty
intermediate-advanced
3.6(14)

Huntington Beach Pier Northside is a jetty break in Huntington Beach, CA. It is suited for intermediate-advanced surfers. Watch out for rip currents, rocks, strong currents, pollution.

Huntington Beach Pier Southside
jetty
intermediate-advanced
4.1(17)

Huntington Beach Pier Southside is a jetty break in Huntington Beach, CA. It is suited for intermediate-advanced surfers. Watch out for rip currents, rocks, strong currents, pollution.

Huntington St.
beach
beginner-intermediate
3.8(17)

Huntington St. is a beach break in Huntington Beach, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

Huntington State Beach
beach
beginner-intermediate
4.0(17)

Huntington State Beach is a beach break in Huntington Beach, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

North HB Streets
beach
beginner-intermediate
3.9(17)

North HB Streets is a beach break in Huntington Beach, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

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Wave Quality7/10
Crowd4/10
Overall8/10

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About surfing in Huntington Beach

Great longboard spots in Huntington Beach include HB Cliffs, Huntington St., Huntington State Beach. Look for peeling point breaks and gentle beach breaks with long shoulders.
Ideal longboard waves have gentle shoulders, a mellow takeoff, and long walls to trim. The best spots feature point breaks or sandbars that create peeling waves.

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