Beach Information
Beach Information
The Huntington Beach City Beach is a 3.5-mile stretch of pristine shoreline. Popularly known as "Surf City," Huntington Beach is home to the world famous municipal pier, and is a west coast surf mecca for more than 8-million annual visitors.
Beach Condition
| December 10 at 12:30 PM | |
| Current Weather | Clouds |
| Surf Height | 2-3 FT - Thigh to waist |
| Surf Period | 17 seconds |
| Surf Direction | Southwest |
| Surf Quality | Fair |
| Water Temperature | 62 - 62 ° F |
| Wind Direction | South-Southeast |
| Wind Speed | 3.44 MPH |
| Air Temperature | 73 ° F |
| Sun Rise | 06:47 AM |
| Sun Set | 04:45 PM |
| High Tide | 06:36 AM 5.74' / 08:09 PM 3.54' |
| Low Tide | 12:20 AM: 1.87' / 01:58 PM: -0.3' |
| Surf Report recording at (714) 536-9303 updated three times a day. | |
Directions: From the 405 FWY, take Beach Boulevard south to Pacific Coast Highway. Huntington City Beach is directly across Pacific Coast Highway and extends north from Beach Boulevard to Seapoint Street. Beach parking is available in designated locations.
Special Events
With warm weather, good surf, and crowded beaches, Huntington Beach is a magnet for corporate-sponsored events year-round.
For an up-to-date calendar of events, visit www.surfcityusa.com.
| Special Event Fees | |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | $110.00 |
| Other Department Staff Charges | As Applicable |
| Day Use Charges: | |
| -HB Nonprofit | $375.00 |
| -Non HB Nonprofit | $425.00 |
| -Resident | $400.00 |
| -Non Resident | $500.00 |
| -Commercial | $550.00 |
| Daily Set-Up/ Take Down Charges: | |
| -HB Nonprofit | $187.00 |
| -Non HB Nonprofit | $212.00 |
| -Resident | $200.00 |
| -Non Resident | $250.00 |
| -Commercial | $275.00 |
| Modified Day Use Charges: | |
| Minimum Hours/Use - Less than 3 hours with 20-50 participants that do not require any set-up and do not require additional staff time or city services. These events should not impact the beach public in any way. | $325.00 |
| Minimum Participants - Less than 20 participants with no professional contracted services associated with event. These events do not require any set-up and do not require additional staff time or city services. These events should not impact the beach public in any way. | No Charge |
Beach and Pier Rules
Municipal Code - Chapter 13.08
(Complete List)
- Beach Curfew is 10:00 pm, and pier curfew is midnight
- Board surfing is prohibited when blackball signs are posted
- Riding bikes or skateboards is prohibited on the pier
- Possession and/or consumption of drugs or alcohol is prohibited
- Dogs must be on a leash and are only permitted on the service road and at "Dog Beach"
- Smoking is prohibited on the beach and pier
- Barbeques must be within 6' of a firepit and up off the sand. There are 127 firepits and they are located South of First Street to Beach Blvd.
- Bicycle Path speed limit is 5 MPH when pedestrians are present and 10 MPH maximum
FAQ Links
Ask the experts
Safety Tips - USLA's Top Ten
- Swim near a lifeguard
- Learn to swim
- Never swim alone
- Don't fight the current
- Swim sober
- Leash your board
- Don't float where you can't swim
- Life jackets = boating safety
- Don't dive headfirst
- At home, you're the lifeguard
Contact Us:
EMERGENCY - 911
Beach
Headquarters
103 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, CA
92648-5183
Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday - 9am - 3pm
Closed Sundays
Phone: (714) 536-5281
Did you know?
The Huntington Beach Fire Department conducts free home fire safety inspections for seniors. You can also get a free smoke detector with a 10 year battery and carbon monoxide detector installed. This free service is provided by Project SHIP senior home inspection program volunteers. You can schedule an appointment online or call 714-374-1615.
