Huntington Beach or Long Beach today?
Huntington Beach, California · Long Beach, California — 21 km apart
Updated 1:00 AM PDT
95Huntington Beach
vs
95Long Beach
Too close to call today. Huntington Beach scores 95 and Long Beach scores 95, 21 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Huntington Beach for surfing — surfing 94 vs 84.
- Go to Long Beach for families with kids — families with kids 71 vs 67.
| Activity | Huntington Beach | Long Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 73 | 71 | tie |
| Families with kids | 67 | 71 | Long Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 72 | 72 | tie |
| Surfing | 94 | 84 | Huntington Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Huntington Beach | Long Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 73°F | 72°F |
| Wave height | 3.9 ft | 3.4 ft |
| Air temperature | 59°F | 58°F |
| Wind | 5 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 4:20 AM | Low 4:25 AM |
| Water quality | Graded A+ | Graded A |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Huntington Beach or Long Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (95 and 95), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Huntington Beach and Long Beach?
About 21 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.
Which is better with kids, Huntington Beach or Long Beach?
Long Beach today — 71 against 67 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.