The Huntington Beach Surf Riot of 1986
August 31, 2026
On Aug. 31, 1986, Huntington Beach descended into chaos as a crowd of roughly 100,000 people had gathered for the annual Op Pro surf competition. The
On Aug. 31, 1986, Huntington Beach descended into chaos as a crowd of roughly 100,000 people had gathered for the annual Op Pro surf competition. The
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