Orange County, California
Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on W swell at 6s and moderate SSE wind around 8mph.
Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on W swell at 6s and moderate SSE wind around 8mph.
Best window·Sunday 11AM–2PM·4-5ft·Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at 36th St Newport, Orange County, California. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Thu, Sep 3: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on W swell at 6s and moderate SSE wind around 8mph. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Fri, Sep 4: 2–3ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on WSW swell at 10s with gentle S breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the WSW and dropping conditions to poor.
Sat, Sep 5: 3–4ft, 15s period, rated Good. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on SSE swell at 13s and glassy conditions. The SW wind kicks in by afternoon — 8mph and fair by then.
Sun, Sep 6: 4–5ft, 14s period, rated Good. First light looks cleanest — 4-5ft on S swell at 14s with gentle WNW breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Mon, Sep 7: 4–5ft, 13s period, rated Good. Get out early for the best of it — 4-5ft waves on S swell at 13s and light NW winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 13mph from the W and dropping conditions to very poor.
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36th St Newport is a popular beach break in the heart of Newport Beach's residential zone, offering consistent, user-friendly waves that peel along a sandy bottom. The NE-facing orientation means it catches south and southwest swells best, with the most reliable conditions arriving during fall and winter months. This accessible break draws plenty of surfers due to its proximity to town amenities and relatively forgiving wave quality, making it ideal for intermediate learners and longboarders.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at 36th St Newport is 1-2ft with a 5.5s swell period. Wind is SSE at 7mph. Conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at 36th St Newport is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.8ft W wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.5ft SSW secondary swell at 10s, a 1.1ft SSW tertiary swell at 15s, a 0.9ft SSE wind swell swell at 2s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf 36th St Newport is Sunday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 4ft waves, a 13.8s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
36th St Newport works best with a S swell and NE winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at 36th St Newport. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
36th St Newport is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 36th St Newport is a popular beach break in the heart of Newport Beach's residential zone, offering consistent, user-friendly waves that peel along a sandy bottom. The NE-facing orientation means it catches south and southwest swells best, with the most reliable conditions arriving during fall and winter months. This accessible break draws plenty of surfers due to its proximity to town amenities and relatively forgiving wave quality, making it ideal for intermediate learners and longboarders.
The prime season at 36th St Newport is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at 36th St Newport include heavy localism, crowded lineup, swimmers, pier pilings nearby. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our 36th St Newport forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable; extended forecasts show general trends. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
