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Lexus US Open of Surfing

Presented by Pacifico

August 3 - 11, 2024

The 2024 Lexus US Open of Surfing will open on Saturday, August 3, and run through Sunday, August 11, 2024. The Lexus US Open of Surfing will host two competition divisions: the second stop of the WSL Longboard Tour and the fourth stop on the WSL Challenger Series, the main qualification pathway to the elite Championship Tour. 

The event is free to the public with a large event footprint south of the Huntington Beach Pier.

The US Open of Surfing is the world's largest surf competition. The event will include world-class surfing, X Games Vert Pro, and live music everyday at the Beach Bar stage, including an exclusive ticketed evening with Sublime. 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 include yoga classes, live art demos, and signings from your favorite athletes. 

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. 

For further information, visit the official US Open of Surfing website HERE.

US Open of Surfing Kanoa Igarashi

The US Open of Surfing will be located south of the Huntington Beach Pier

  • Guests should anticipate little to no shade. Bring a beach umbrella if you need a shaded area.

  • You can watch the surfing competition from the Pier or the sand. 

Places To Stay

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Walk 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®.

We recommend arriving early to make parking as easy as possible. Check out our parking guide below for more information.

Surfing Schedule

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2024 surfing schedule coming soon

Event Schedule

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MONDAY 8/5:

  • 9:30 a.m.: Rising Tides
  • 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.: Live Music: Politik @ US Open Beach Bar/Main Stage
  • 2 p.m.: Athlete Signings @ WSL Store
  • 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Live Music: Capital Dub @ US Open Beach Bar/Main Stage

TUESDAY 8/6: 

  • 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.: Live Music: Sweet Nobody @ US Open Beach Bar/Main Stage
  • 2 p.m.: Athlete Signings @ WSL Store
  • 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Live Music: The Band Not @ US Open Beach Bar/Main Stage

WEDNESDAY 8/7:

  • 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.: Live Music: Band Performances @ US Open Beach Bar/Main Stage
  • 2 p.m.: Athlete Signings @ WSL Store 
  • 3 p.m.: Public Watershed Cleanup with Surfrider @ Santa Ana River
  • 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Live Music: Secret Lynx @ US Open Beach Bar/ Main Stage

THURSDAY 8/8:

  • 10 a.m.: Public OO Beach Cleanup
  • 10:30 a.m.: Walk of Fame @ 101 Main St. 
  • 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.: Live Music: Dark Heavens @ US Open Beach Bar/Main Stage
  • 2 p.m.: Athlete Signings @ WSL Store

FRIDAY 8/9:

  • 10 a.m.: Oyster Restoration
  • 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.: Live Music: Kutuup @ US Open Beach Bar/Main Stage
  • 2 p.m.: Athlete Signings @ WSL Store
  • 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Live Music: Nice & Swell @ US Open Beach Bar/Main Stage
  • 5 p.m.: Tom and I Film @ Festival Screen

SATURDAY 8/10:

  • 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.: Live Music: Wes Chiller @ US Open Beach Bar/Main Stage
  • 2 p.m.: Athlete Signings @ WSL Store
  • 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.: Surprise DJ Set @ US Open Beach Bar/Main Stage
  • 5 p.m.: Open Always Wins Film @ Festival Screen

SUNDAY 8/11: 

  • 2 p.m.: Athlete Signings @ WSL Store

Tips & Tuning In

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Attendance Tips

  • 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

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. 

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