The Vans US Open of Surfing is one of the biggest annual events in Orange County, drawing approximately half a million viewers every year. Downtown Huntington Beach has hosted the event since 1959. The surfing competition has transformed into one of the biggest extreme sports festivals in the nation, featuring world-class surfing, skateboarding, and BMX competitions.
US Open Details
July 30, 2022 – August 7, 2022
Huntington Beach Pier
Main Street and Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Events run daily from as early as 7:00 am – 5:00 p.m.
Surf
**Will be updated as schedules are announced**
Surfing will take place daily 7:30AM to 4PM
Surf competitions at this year’s event include:
Men’s and Women’s Challenger Series
Surfers compete in the Challenger Series to qualify for the Championship Tour as pat of an eight event series.
The Vans Duct Tape Invitational
Longboard Competition featuring 20 men and 20 women. The second of a three event series in the WSL Longboard World Title. Winners of the Duct Tape Invitational will be awarded 5,000 points.
Skate
Vans Showdown
August 5-7, 2022
The Vans Showdown is an invitational street skate contest with unique obstacles with design assistance by Quasi, Alltimers, Palace, and Hockey.
8/5
- Registration & Open Practice 11AM – 5PM
- Jam Session & Head To Head Races 4PM – 5PM
8/6
- Registration & Open Practice 10AM – 2PM
- Prelims 2PM – 4PM
- Jam Session 4PM – 5PM
- Wildcard Announcement 5PM
8/7
- Open Practice 11AM – 1PM
- Industry Contest with skate VIP & legends 1PM – 2PM
- Last Chance Qualifier 2PM – 3PM
- Finals 3PM – 4PM
- Best Trick 4PM – 430PM
- Awards 430PM – 440PM
BMX
Vans BMX Waffle Cup
July 29-31, 2022
The Vans BMX Waffle Cup kicks off opening weekend at the US Open in this inclusive BMX competition.
7/30
- Practice 10AM -1PM
- Prelims 1PM – 4PM
- Bunny Hop Contest 4PM – 420PM
- High Air Contest 425PM – 440PM
- Awards 445PM – 5PM
7/31
- Practice 10AM -1PM
- Men’s & Women’s Finals 1PM – 230PM
- Best Trick 230PM – 3PM
- Awards 3PM – 330PM
Additional Events
**The events below may not be available for 2022. Details will be updated as information is available**
Vans Surf Camp
Vans and City Surf Project host this youth surf camp at the US Open on August 3 & 4, 2022.
- For kids ages 8-16
- Public sessions from 9AM – 11AM
- Check in at Vans Camp Surf Tent near Tower 5 before 9AM
- Must pre-register by 5PM on August 1st
- Caters to all skill levels
- Boards/boogie boards provided
- Some wetsuits will be available, but BYO if you’ve got one
- Post-session Acai Bowls provided by Sambazon
- Vans Surf Camp T-shirt for each participant
Duct Tape Board Demos, Shaping Bat & Glassing Room
The Vans Joel Tudor Duct Tape Festival makes it’s appearance in Huntington Beach with this years US Open.
- The Board Demos and Shaping Bay and Glassing Room host onsite shaping and glassing in partnership with Golden State Glassing and Shred Co. Daily 9AM – 4PM in Van Doren Village.
Public BMX & Skate Sessions
All ages public sessions are available for skate and BMX. Open Public Sessions will be held August 1 & 2, 2022. You must register to participate as capacity is limited to 50 people per session.
- Register for a session here
- Helmets required for everyone
- 12 and under will also need elbow and knee pads
- Legal guardian must be present for participants under 18
- Skate 8/1 from 12PM – 215PM and 8/2 from 230PM – 5PM
- BMX 8/1 from 230PM – 5PM and 8/2 from 12PM – 215PM
Van Doren Village
Van Doren Village features activities, booths, the Community Market, and the the Vans Retail Experience.
- Village Open daily 9AM – 4PM
- Steve Van Doren BBQ 12PM – 2PM Every Day! – Steve Van Doren is grilling up free lunch for the community every day.
- Vans Retail Store open daily 9AM – 5PM
Community Market offers booths from vendors and organizations, and a board swap meet. Local brands include Cult Bikes, Seea, Jokers Skateshop, Costa Mesa Ceramics, Pura Vida, Vinyl Solution, and The Inconvenience Store. Organizations will include OC Coast Keeper, Sustainable Coastlines, and more. The Market is open daily from 10AM – 4PM.
- Swap Meet pm Thursday August 4th features surf collectors Dale Smith, Rocky Sabo, and Mikey Whaley
- Stitchbox will be onsite for wetsuit repairs
Surf City Nights
Downtown Huntington Beach’s weekly street fair and farmers market. Check out the fresh produce, products by local artisans, enjoy crafts, games, and other kids activities, food trucks, and more. Event is held on Main Street from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Tuesday Night.
Surfers’ Hall of Fame 2022
The event takes place August 5th ay 9AM at the corner of PCH and Main Street near Huntington Surf & Sport. Honorees Include:
- Peter Mel
- Martin Daly
- Michelle Turner
Free Shuttle Service
It’s not easy to get in and out of Downtown with your own car during the US Open of Surfing. Check out the Huntington Beach free shuttle service instead. Additional service hours may be available during this years event.
Visit the 2022 US Open of Surfing Website
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