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Bolsa Chica State Beach, Huntington Beach, California

Bolsa Chica

Long, sandy Huntington Beach shore with peaky lefts and rights that reward SW groundswells and clean NE offshore winds. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Bolsa Chica in California.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationCalifornia, US
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The Wave

Bolsa Chica tends to clean up on longer-period SW/S swells with light NE offshore breezes.

Mid-tide windows often give the best shape, while persistent local runoff after heavy rain can reduce water quality.

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Lineup Guide

The south end near the marsh outlets and jetties can produce fuller, punchier peaks and stronger rip currents - expect the heaviest crowds at the pier and Cliffs.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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