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Huntington Beach kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
United States · California
Overview
Huntington Beach, nicknamed "Surf City USA", is one of the most iconic kitesurfing spots in Southern California, in Orange County. This massive sandy beach offers perfect conditions with regular southwest to northwest afternoon thermal winds and moderate-sized waves. The spot is ideal for intermediate riders thanks to its wide beach, sandy bottom, and generally predictable conditions.
Spot forecast for Huntington Beach
Sunrise 07:01 · Sunset 18:12
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 3.1 km from the spot.
- Monday 19 October High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 1.4 m High tide · 1.8 m
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.8 m Low tide · 1.3 m High tide · 1.8 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.9 m Low tide · 1.1 m High tide · 1.9 m
- Thursday 22 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 2 m Low tide · 0.9 m High tide · 1.9 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 2.1 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.9 m
Huntington Beach: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
155h
in May · 27.5 rideable days
The season runs from March to September, peaking in May: 23 rideable days a month and 155 hours of usable wind, at 21 °C. The low point is December, at 5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 94% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is February, at 17 °C. The wettest month is February, with 108 mm.
Monthly averages: Huntington Beach
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0 | 58 h | 18 °C | 16 mm |
| February | 15.5 | 88 h | 17 °C | 108 mm |
| March | 21.5 | 133 h | 17 °C | 46 mm |
| April | 23.5 | 149 h | 18 °C | 2 mm |
| May | 27.5 | 155 h | 19 °C | 1 mm |
| June | 24.0 | 134 h | 21 °C | 0 mm |
| July | 21.0 | 130 h | 23 °C | 0 mm |
| August | 23.5 | 121 h | 24 °C | 0 mm |
| September | 22.0 | 126 h | 24 °C | 0 mm |
| October | 16.0 | 84 h | 21 °C | 9 mm |
| November | 12.5 | 58 h | 19 °C | 37 mm |
| December | 5.0 | 22 h | 18 °C | 50 mm |
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Technical details of Huntington Beach spot
The spot works with winds from S, SSW, SW, W, WNW, NW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Ocean beach spot with average waves of 0.5 to 1.5m. Moderate shore break. Water is temperate (14-21°C/57-70°F), a 3/2 wetsuit is recommended. Sandy bottom with sandbars. Very wide riding area offshore. Conditions are regular and predictable on most windy days. South swells in summer, northwest swells in winter.
Hazards
Huntington Beach Pier — major obstacle, keep a large safety distance. Extremely busy area with surfers, swimmers, and beachgoers. Drift currents along the beach. Strict municipal regulations on kite zones — respect marked boundaries or face fines. Shore break on swell days. Frequent surf competitions may limit access.
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