The Lexus US Open of Surfing will be staged on the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier from Saturday, July 25 through Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, bringing nine days of professional competition and public programming to the city.
Organizers describe the free event as a full festival of surf competition, music and brand activations. The tournament field includes two World Surf League professional divisions: the second stop of the WSL Longboard Tour and the fourth stop on the WSL Challenger Series, which attract elite surfers from across the globe to Huntington Beach’s wide beach and consistently rideable waves.
What residents should expect
The festival footprint sits on the sand immediately south of the pier. In addition to in-water heats, the site will host a live music stage at the WSL Beach Bar, iHeart DJ sets, athlete signings and film screenings, along with product demos and prize-driven activations by action-sports brands.
- Dates: July 25–Aug. 2, 2026
- Location: South side of the Huntington Beach Pier
- Admission: Free and open to the public
Event organizers note the sandy event area offers little to no built shade. They recommend attendees bring hats, sunscreen, reusable water bottles and a jacket for cooler evenings. Beach umbrellas are permitted on-site.
“The US Open has been held in Huntington Beach every year since 1959,” organizers said in background materials describing the event’s long history in the city.
Rules and viewing options
The event enforces several site restrictions: dogs, smoking and drones are not allowed inside the competition footprint. For people who can’t attend in person, the World Surf League will stream the competition live at worldsurfleague.com and via the WSL app.
For the latest daily schedule, parking guidance and any last-minute changes, officials direct the public to the US Open of Surfing website. The site is also the source for information about athlete meet-and-greets, film screenings and brand-sponsored contests taking place during the nine days.
Local context and legacy
The US Open traces its Huntington Beach roots back to 1959. It operated for years under names such as the United States Surfing Championships and the OP Pro before adopting its current title in 1994. Its long residency underscores Huntington Beach’s reputation as a hub for competitive surfing and summer action-sports events.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Event footprint | South side of Huntington Beach Pier |
| Admission | Free |
| Not allowed | Dogs, smoking, drones |
Residents planning to visit or pass through the area during the event week should expect heavier beach and pier crowds and consult the event website for parking and transit suggestions before traveling.
