Top lifeguards from across the United States are competing in Huntington Beach this weekend as the 2025 United States Lifesaving Association National Championships return to Surf City for the first time in 15 years.
The annual event draws elite competitors from coastal communities nationwide to test their rescue and ocean skills in challenging surf. The championships are free and open to the public, with competition running from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Organizers say the return to Huntington Beach is significant for both the sport and the community, as the event rotates between locations and does not visit the city every year. Lifeguards from Southern California are considered among the strongest competitors in the country, thanks in part to daily training in challenging conditions…