Lexus US Open of Surfing
Presented by Pacifico
Saturday, July 25 - Sunday, August 2, 2026
The US Open of Surfing is the world's largest surf competition. The event is made up of two competition divisions: the second stop of the World Surf League (WSL) Longboard Tour and the fourth stop on the WSL Challenger Series. This year's festivities will include world-class surfing, Motorcross Shows, and live music at the WSL Beach Bar stage. Head down to the beach to enjoy food and drink and product demos featuring prizes and games from your favorite action sport industry brands. Featured activities will movie screenings, iHeart DJs, live art demos, and signings from your favorite athletes.
The event is free to the public with a large event footprint south of the Huntington Beach Pier. For the most up-to-date information, visit the official US Open of Surfing website here.
Surf Competition History in Huntington Beach
With Huntington Beach's consistent waves and wide-open beaches, the US Open of Surfing has hosted this annual event since 1959. In 1964, it became known as the United States Surfing Championships and in 1982 was called OP Pro for its sponsor, Ocean Pacific. Since 1994, the event has been named the US Open of Surfing. The event attracts the top athletes from around the globe in surfing.
Location
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The US Open of Surfing will be located south of the Huntington Beach Pier.
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Guests should anticipate little to no shade. Bring a beach umbrella if you need a shaded area.
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You can watch the surfing competition from the Pier or the sand.
Places To Stay
Back to Top of ListWalk right into the action each day by staying at one of Huntington Beach's oceanfront hotels and explore our numerous outdoor activities, places to eat and surf culture while here in Surf City USA®.
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa
- 21500 Pacific Coast Highway
The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel
- 21100 Pacific Coast Highway
Paséa Hotel & Spa
- 21080 Pacific Coast Highway
Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort
- 500 Pacific Coast Highway
Parking
Back to Top of ListIf you're heading to the US Open on bikes, check out the free Surf City USA® Bike Valet on 5th Street in Downtown HB. It will be open both weekends of the event, and allows you to park your bike in a secure place at no charge. Read more about the Bike Valet program here.
If you're arriving by car, we recommend arriving early to make parking as easy as possible. Check out our parking guide below for more information.
Take a look at our parking guide and learn about the different parking options to make your next trip to the beach a breeze!
Surfing Schedule
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Event Schedule
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Site Map
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Tips & Tuning In
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- Bring your hat, sunscreen, reusable water bottle, and a jacket.
- There will be no dogs allowed at the event site.
- Please note that this is a smoke-free event.
- No drones.
- This event is fully sustainable - please leave your plastic at home.
How to Follow the Event
- Instagram: @wsl
- X (formerly Twitter): @wsl
- Facebook: /wsl
- Watch Live: worldsurfleague.com
Where to Watch
Never miss a heat! Stream the US Open any time, anywhere on worldsurfleague.com or by downloading the WSL app. You can also cheer on your favorite surfer while supporting local Huntington Beach restaurants and businesses who have partnered with the WSL to livestream the event.