Is Huntington State Beach good for swimming today?
Huntington State Beach has BeachFinder Score: 82/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Huntington State Beach today
Huntington State Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-W, US. Today, compare water temperature 24°C, wind 11 km/h · W, uv 7.5, waves 0.8 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 82/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
24°C
Wind
11 km/h · W
UV
7.5
Waves
0.8 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 11, 11:45 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 82/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 11, 11:45 AM
Water temp
24°C
Air temp
26°C
Feels like
30°C
UV index
7.5
Wind
11 km/h · W
Gust 12 km/h
Waves
0.8 m
Current
0 km/h · NE
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Huntington State Beach
Huntington State Beach is a protected sandy beach in Southern California, in the city of Huntington Beach, Orange County. It is also mentioned as Huntington Beach State Park. The listed opening hours are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. The park extends for 2 miles, or about 3.2 km, from Newport Beach north to Beach Boulevard, where Huntington City Beach begins. Its area is listed as 121 acres and its creation as 1942. Because of a warning about multiple official hosts, it is safer to stick to these geographic and opening-hour points. Huntington City Beach is 2.6 km away, Newport Beach 6.5 km and Bolsa Chica State Beach 9.5 km.
About this spot
Huntington State Beach is a long California option, with sand, listed hours and state-beach status. It works well as a reference point between Newport Beach and Huntington City Beach, especially if you are looking for a broad coastal stretch.
Updated 5/15/2026
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What is the water temperature at Huntington State Beach today?
24°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Huntington State Beach today?
11 km/h · W. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Huntington State Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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