Tide conditions for Huntington Beach surf spots

Huntington Beach, California

Updated Refreshed hourly · Tide data refreshes every 30 minutes from NOAA stations.

A foot of tide swing can shut down one break and light up another in Huntington Beach. These 8 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.

Current Tide

2.9ft

Rising

Next High

01:00 AM

3.3 ft

NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data

Tide Chart

7-Day Tide Schedule

7-day tide schedule showing high and low tides
Day	High 1	Low 1	High 2	Low 2
Today	12:30 AM(2.7ft)	4:00 AM(1.8ft)	11:00 AM(4.5ft)	7:00 PM(0.2ft)
Tomorrow	2:00 AM(2.6ft)	5:00 AM(2.0ft)	11:00 AM(4.4ft)	8:00 PM(0.4ft)
Sat, Nov 14	3:00 AM(2.7ft)	5:00 AM(2.0ft)	12:00 PM(4.1ft)	9:00 PM(0.5ft)
Sun, Nov 15	1:00 PM(3.7ft)	9:00 PM(0.6ft)	--	--
Mon, Nov 16	6:00 AM(3.0ft)	9:00 AM(2.1ft)	2:00 PM(3.5ft)	10:00 PM(0.6ft)
Tue, Nov 17	6:00 AM(3.3ft)	11:00 AM(1.9ft)	4:00 PM(3.2ft)	11:00 PM(0.6ft)
Wed, Nov 18	6:00 AM(3.6ft)	12:00 PM(1.6ft)	5:00 PM(3.2ft)	--

Today

12:30 AM (2.7ft)

11:00 AM (4.5ft)

4:00 AM (1.8ft)

7:00 PM (0.2ft)

Tomorrow

2:00 AM (2.6ft)

11:00 AM (4.4ft)

5:00 AM (2.0ft)

8:00 PM (0.4ft)

Sat, Nov 14

3:00 AM (2.7ft)

12:00 PM (4.1ft)

5:00 AM (2.0ft)

9:00 PM (0.5ft)

Sun, Nov 15

1:00 PM (3.7ft)

9:00 PM (0.6ft)

Mon, Nov 16

6:00 AM (3.0ft)

2:00 PM (3.5ft)

9:00 AM (2.1ft)

10:00 PM (0.6ft)

Tue, Nov 17

6:00 AM (3.3ft)

4:00 PM (3.2ft)

11:00 AM (1.9ft)

11:00 PM (0.6ft)

Wed, Nov 18

6:00 AM (3.6ft)

5:00 PM (3.2ft)

12:00 PM (1.6ft)

Beach Tide Preferences

Each beach performs best at a specific tide range and direction. Plan your session around these windows.

Top spot recommendations

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

Featured Beaches

8 spots

Bolsa Chica State Beach

Intermediate

Bolsa Chica State Beach is a three-mile run of sand beach break along Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach, from Seapoint Avenue north to Warner Avenue. Peaks break left and right and shift with the sandbars. It works best on a southwest groundswell with northeast offshore wind, mid tide is the usual pick, and it tends to close out once the swell gets bigger. The outside waves break slowly, so smaller days suit beginners and longboarders. This pin sits off Tower 21, near the middle of the beach.

Goldenwest

Beginner friendly

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

HB Cliffs

Intermediate

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

Advanced

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

Intermediate

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

Intermediate

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.

Intermediate

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

Beginner friendly

Huntington State Beach 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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Featured Beaches(8)

What to focus on today

Annotated tide windows tied to specific breaks
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Session planning tips for dawn patrol versus sunset

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Huntington Beach

: Tide preferences vary by spot in Huntington Beach. Generally, incoming mid-tides work well for most beaches, offering a good balance of wave shape and power. Check individual spot guides for specific tide recommendations.
: Tides significantly impact surf conditions in Huntington Beach. Low tide can expose reefs and sandbars creating hollow waves, while high tide often creates softer, more forgiving waves. Mid-tide transitions typically offer the most consistent conditions.
: You can check tide charts for Huntington Beach on Quiver's surf forecast pages, NOAA tide predictions, or various surf forecast apps. Quiver provides real-time tide information integrated with surf conditions for accurate session planning.