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 7 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.
Current Tide
Next Low
06:00 AM
-0.1 ft
NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data
Tide Chart
7-Day Tide Schedule
| Day | High 1 | Low 1 | High 2 | Low 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomorrow | 12:00 PM(2.9ft) | -- | 10:00 PM(4.8ft) | -- |
| Tue, Jun 30 | 11:00 PM(4.9ft) | -- | -- | -- |
| Wed, Jul 1 | -- | 5:00 PM(1.7ft) | -- | -- |
| Thu, Jul 2 | -- | 7:00 AM(-0.2ft) | -- | -- |
| Fri, Jul 3 | -- | 7:00 PM(1.6ft) | -- | -- |
| Sat, Jul 4 | -- | 8:00 PM(1.6ft) | -- | -- |
| Sun, Jul 5 | 1:00 AM(3.8ft) | -- | 9:00 PM(1.5ft) | -- |
Tomorrow
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Beach Tide Preferences
Each beach performs best at a specific tide range and direction. Plan your session around these windows.
Goldenwest
HB Cliffs
Huntington Beach Pier
Huntington Beach Pier Northside
Huntington Beach Pier Southside
Huntington St.
Huntington State Beach
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
7 spots
Goldenwest
Beginner friendlyNorth 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
IntermediateHB 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
AdvancedHuntington 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
IntermediateHuntington 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
IntermediateHuntington 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.
IntermediateHuntington 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 friendlyHuntington 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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What to focus on today
- Annotated tide windows tied to specific breaks
- How lunar cycles reshape sandbars through the season
- Safety notes for rip-prone outbound tides
- 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.
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