Huntington Beach hosts some of the most electrifying surf competitions on the planet, headlined by the Lexus US Open of Surfing presented by Pacifico, which returns July 25, August 2, 2026, on the southside of the Huntington Beach Pier. If you’re a river surfer wondering why ocean competitions matter to your craft, the answer is simple: the world’s best surfers converge here to demonstrate wave-reading instincts, balance principles, and progression tactics that translate directly to standing waves. Watching elite athletes carve ocean faces teaches you body mechanics and line selection that apply whether you’re riding a …