2023 Wallex US Open of Surfing Presented by Pacifico
July 29 - August 6, 2023
The US Open of Surfing is the world's largest surf competition. The event will include world-class surfing and product demos and samples from your favorite action sport industry brands. The event is free to the public with a large event footprint south of the Huntington Beach Pier. 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®.
Surf Competition 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. New entertainment spectacles this year include Nitro Circus Full Throttle FMX and live music.
For further information, visit the official US Open of Surfing website HERE.
Event Schedule
Back to Top of ListSaturday, July 29, 2023
7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Surf
8 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.: Air Force Flyover
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.: US Open Retail Store & Welcome Center Open
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Food Trucks Open
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.: Opening Ceremony/Blessing
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Teqball Demonstrations
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: US Open Sponsor & Partner Activations Open
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Beach Bar Open (21+)
11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: Full Throttle FMX Show
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.: Coco Ho Autograph Signing
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.: Live DJ at WSL Beach Bar
1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.: Full Throttle FMX Show
3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.: Full Throttle FMX Show
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.: WSL Post Show
Sunday, July 30, 2023
7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Surf
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.: US Open Retail Store & Welcome Center Open
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Food Trucks Open
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Teqball Demonstrations
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: US Open Sponsor & Partner Activations Open
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Beach Bar Open (21+)
11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: Full Throttle FMX Show
12 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Sambazon: Athlete Signing - Sawyer Lindblad, Ella McCaffrey, Sara Freyere
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.: Live DJ at WSL Beach Bar
1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Full Throttle FMX Show
3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.: Full Throttle FMX Show
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.: WSL Post Show
Monday, July 31, 2023
7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Surf
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.: US Open Retail Store & Welcome Center Open
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Food Trucks Open
9:00 a.m. - 5 p.m.: US Open Sponsor & Partner Activations Open
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.: WSL Post Show
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Surf
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.: US Open Retail Store & Welcome Center Open
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Food Trucks Open
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: US Open and Partner Activations Open
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Beach Bar Open (21+)
11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Mens CS R32 H 1-8
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.: WSL Post Show
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Surf
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.: US Open Retail Store & Welcome Center Open
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Food Trucks Open
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Open Sponsor & Partner Activations Open
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Beach Bar Open (21+)
12 p.m. - 3 p.m.: Cup Noodles Geo Selfie Live
Thursday, August 3, 2023
7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Surf
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.: US Open Retail Store & Welcome Center Open
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Food Trucks Open
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: US Open Sponsor & Partner Activations Open
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: WSL One Ocean x Shiseido Public Beach Cleanup
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Beach Bar Open (21+)
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.: Surfers Walk of Fame Induction
12 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.: North of the Pier
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.: Music Performance - Sweet Nobody
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.: WSL Post Show
Friday, August 4, 2023
7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Surf
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.: US Open Retail Store & Welcome Center Open
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Food Trucks Open
9 a.m. - 10 a.m.: Surfer's Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary Induction Ceremony
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: US Open Sponsor and Partner Activations Open
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Beach Bar Open (21+)
2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.: Music Performance - Nice & Swell
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.: WSL Post Show
Saturday, August 5, 2023
7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.: VIP Guest Check-in Open
7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Surf
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.: US Open Retail Store & Welcome Center Open
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Food Trucks Open
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: US Open Sponsor and Partner Activations Open
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Beach Bar Open (21+)
11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Full Throttle FMX Show
12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Beach Side Chat Moderated by Rose Machado
1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.: Music Performance - Wes Chiller
1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.: Full Throttle FMX Show
3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.: Full Throttle FMX Show
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.: WSL Post Show
Sunday, August 6, 2023
7:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.: Surf
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.: US Open Retail Store & Welcome Center Open
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Food Trucks Open
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: US Open Sponsor and Partner Activations Open
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Beach Bar Open (21+)
2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.: Wallex US Open of surfing presented by Pacifico Awards Presentation
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.: WSL Post Show
For further details, visit the US Open of Surfing website HERE.
For more events, visit World Surf League website HERE.
Location
Back to Top of ListThe 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 ListBoth luxury resorts and affordable hotels are dotted along Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach.
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 ListWe recommend arriving early to make parking as easy as possible.
Take a look at our parking guide and learn about the different parking options to make your next trip to the beach a breeze!