Orange County, California
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at 36th St Newport for the cleanest windows.
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 2–3ft, 14s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SSW swell at 14s with barely a breath of wind. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 12mph and poor by then.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on W swell at 5s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 9mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–3ft, 19s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on W swell at 4s with barely a breath of wind. The WSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and poor by then.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2ft on W swell at 5s with light winds out of the SSE. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 10mph from the SW and dropping conditions to poor.
Sat, Jul 4: 2–3ft, 16s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SSW swell at 15s with barely a breath of wind. The WSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 11mph and poor by then.
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 2ft with a 13.85s swell period. Wind is W at 6mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at 36th St Newport is 2ft, produced by a 1ft SSW primary swell at 14s, a 0.9ft W secondary swell at 5s, a 0.7ft S tertiary swell at 10s. 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 Tuesday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 2ft waves, a 14.15s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
