Huntington, Newport and Laguna run from Bolsa Chica to Brooks Street: long sandy beach breaks, piers and a few reefs at the south end. This list picks the spots where the break and the longboard size range fit a longboard. Each opens its forecast with the longboard rating.
Where to start
Bolsa Chica surf report
Beginners and longboarders on most days.
Beach break · Longboard 1.5–4 ft
Blackies surf report
Longboarders and improving beginners on small days.
Beach break · Longboard 1.5–4 ft
Longboard size, swell and tide
| Spot | Longboard size | Best swell | Best tide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolsa Chica surf report | 1.5–4 ft | S to W (170°–280°) | Mid tide |
| Blackies surf report | 1.5–4 ft | WSW to WNW (250°–290°) | Low to mid |
| Thalia Street surf report | 1–4 ft | S to SW (175°–230°) | Mid tide |
Longboard waves first, then mixed breaks whose guide names longboards or that suit beginners at a longboard size, each in coast order.