When should you surf Huntington Beach Pier Northside today?
The day's peak has passed, but a decent window remains around 10h with a 45/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Huntington Beach Pier Northside surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Huntington Beach Pier Northside (North Orange County).
Best score today
457h
Now
3408:00
Waves
0.9 m
14 s
Wind
16 km/h
Side-off · E
Tide
▲ 12:00 · ▼ 21:00
range 1.1 m
Light
06:57 → 18:16
Best windows today
10h45/100
0.8 m · 13 s · 26 km/h
11h45/100
0.8 m · 13 s · 25 km/h
12h45/100
0.8 m · 13 s · 23 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 79 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 9 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | 79 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 14 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | 79 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 12 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | 34 | 0.9 m · 12 s | 23 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | 34 | 0.9 m · 12 s | 19 km/h · E | mid-tide |
| 05:00 | 45 | 0.9 m · 11 s | 11 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 06:00 | 34 | 0.9 m · 11 s | 25 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 07:00 | 45 | 0.9 m · 11 s | 18 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 08:00 | 45 | 0.9 m · 12 s | 13 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 09:00 | 34 | 0.8 m · 12 s | 24 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | 45 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 26 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | 45 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 25 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | 45 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 23 km/h · E | high tide |
| 13:00 | 45 | 0.8 m · 14 s | 23 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 14:00 | 45 | 0.8 m · 14 s | 27 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 15:00 | — | 0.8 m · 14 s | 21 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | — | 0.8 m · 14 s | 12 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | — | 0.8 m · 14 s | 11 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | 25 | 0.8 m · 14 s | 8 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | 75 | 0.8 m · 14 s | 8 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | 75 | 0.8 m · 14 s | 9 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | 88 | 0.8 m · 14 s | 9 km/h · N | low tide |
| 22:00 | 88 | 0.8 m · 14 s | 2 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 23:00 | 88 | 0.8 m · 14 s | 10 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Huntington Beach Pier Northside today?
Today's main tide markers are ▲ 12:00 · ▼ 21:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Huntington Beach Pier Northside suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Huntington Beach Pier Northside.