Huntington Beach in September
September 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: 26°C by day, 18°C at night
- Weather: 29 sunny days, 3 rainy days
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 September
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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°C0.9 m waves3
Santa Cruz – Cowell'sUnited States · 518 km away · water 16°C1.6 m waves4
Morro BayUnited States · 324 km away · water 17°C1.4 m waves5
Mavericks – Half Moon BayUnited States · 589 km away · water 16°C1.4 m waves6
Blacks Beach – La JollaUnited States · 110 km away · water 22°C1 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in September →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 September a good time for surfing at Huntington Beach?
September 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 26°C.
How warm is the water at Huntington Beach in September?
About 22°C: shorty.
How big are the waves at Huntington Beach in September?
About 0.9 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Huntington Beach in September?
Around 26°C by day and 18°C at night, with about 29 sunny and 3 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in September?
Within 1,500 km: Trestles – San Clemente (1 m waves), Malibu – Surfrider Beach (0.9 m waves) & Santa Cruz – Cowell's (1.6 m waves).