Sunset sessions in Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach, California

Updated February 10, 2026 at 8:52 PM · Dialed recommendations refresh every 30 minutes based on tide, wind, and crowd telemetry from Quiver.

After-work glass-offs in Huntington Beach can rival dawn patrol on good days. Afternoon thermals die, the crowd thins, and these 7 west-facing breaks catch the last clean sets of the day.

Top spot recommendations

Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.

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Featured Beaches(7)

HB Cliffs

Beginner friendly

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Huntington Beach Pier

Advanced

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Huntington Beach Pier Northside

Advanced

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Huntington Beach Pier Southside

Advanced

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Huntington St.

Beginner friendly

No description available.

Huntington State Beach

Beginner friendly

No description available.

North HB Streets

Beginner friendly

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What to focus on today

  • West-facing beaches for stunning sunset views
  • Often cleaner afternoon conditions
  • Golden hour photography opportunities
  • After-work session favorites

Session logging tips

Once you wrap the surf, drop a note in your Quiver journal with tide, board, and crowd observations. Over time you'll see crystal-clear patterns about when Huntington Beach rewards this type of session objective.

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