Huntington Beach in August
August is one of the best months for surfing at Huntington Beach. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves.
Plan your trip to Huntington BeachEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 0.9 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 22°C, shorty
- Air: 27°C by day, 18°C at night
- Weather: 31 sunny days, 1 rainy day
Huntington BeachCalifornia, United StatesBeginner-friendly · shorty · ✈ SNA 13 kmWave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in August
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Trestles – San ClementeUnited States · 49 km away · water 22°C1 m waves2
Malibu – Surfrider BeachUnited States · 75 km away · water 22°C0.8 m waves3
Santa Cruz – Cowell'sUnited States · 518 km away · water 16°C1.4 m waves4
Blacks Beach – La JollaUnited States · 110 km away · water 22°C1 m waves5
Morro BayUnited States · 324 km away · water 16°C1.3 m waves6
Mavericks – Half Moon BayUnited States · 589 km away · water 15°C1.3 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in August →Schools and camps near Huntington Beach
- Huntington Surf Inn 0.5 km
- Ocean Surf Inn & Suites 9.9 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is August a good time for surfing at Huntington Beach?
August is one of the best months for surfing at Huntington Beach. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 0.9 m, water 22°C (shorty), air 27°C.
How warm is the water at Huntington Beach in August?
About 22°C: shorty.
How big are the waves at Huntington Beach in August?
About 0.9 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Huntington Beach in August?
Around 27°C by day and 18°C at night, with about 31 sunny and 1 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Trestles – San Clemente (1 m waves), Malibu – Surfrider Beach (0.8 m waves) & Santa Cruz – Cowell's (1.4 m waves).