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Updated October 9, 2026
Waves break around the pilings of the Huntington Beach Pier, where Ruby's sits at the end. Forecasters warn Rachel's swells will keep building along the coast through the weekend.
HUNTINGTON BEACH

Rachel turns back toward Southern California as a weakening tropical storm

The National Hurricane Center expects a sharp northeast turn toward Baja and Southern California by the end of the week, with life-threatening surf and rip currents building through the weekend and coastal flooding likely Sunday into Wednesday.

By Devon Ashford · October 9, 2026
HUNTINGTON BEACH

Pacific Airshow opens 10th-anniversary weekend over Huntington Beach

The Thunderbirds headlined Friday's opening day, with the first beach landings in the show's history. Afternoon fog clipped some performances; the show runs Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

By Devon Ashford · October 2, 2026
HUNTINGTON BEACH

Pacific Airshow returns Oct. 2-4 for 10th anniversary over the beach

Thunderbirds, Snowbirds and the F-22 Raptor demo team headline three days of flying at what organizers call the nation's biggest airshow.

By Devon Ashford · September 24, 2026