Huntington Beach in May
May 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: 1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 17°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 21°C by day, 14°C at night
- Weather: 31 sunny days, 2 rainy days
Huntington BeachCalifornia, United StatesBeginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ 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 May
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Santa Cruz – Cowell'sUnited States · 518 km away · water 13°C2 m waves2
Trestles – San ClementeUnited States · 49 km away · water 18°C1.1 m waves3
Malibu – Surfrider BeachUnited States · 75 km away · water 17°C1 m waves4
Mavericks – Half Moon BayUnited States · 589 km away · water 12°C1.9 m waves5
Morro BayUnited States · 324 km away · water 13°C1.7 m waves6
Short Sands – OregonUnited States · 1438 km away · water 12°C1.7 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in May →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 May a good time for surfing at Huntington Beach?
May 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 1 m, water 17°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 21°C.
How warm is the water at Huntington Beach in May?
About 17°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Huntington Beach in May?
About 1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Huntington Beach in May?
Around 21°C by day and 14°C at night, with about 31 sunny and 2 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Santa Cruz – Cowell's (2 m waves), Trestles – San Clemente (1.1 m waves) & Malibu – Surfrider Beach (1 m waves).