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36th St Newport Surf Forecast, Orange County, California

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Orange County, California

Newport Beach1-2ftBlackies0-1ft54th St.1-2ft
36th St Newport surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
10.9s
Wind
13mph
S / Gusts 18mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.7ft @ 3sSSE
Secondary
0.7ft @ 10sS
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 11sSSW
Wind Swell
0.5ft @ 2sWNW

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and poor with light E winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s S|5-8mph W
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Poor

Skip the dawn patrol — 1-2ft and poor early on. Things come together by the afternoon with 3-4ft at fair - good.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s S|8-9mph WNW
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Fair

14s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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36th St Newport Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Heavy
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

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.

Heavy localismCrowded lineupSwimmersPier pilings nearby

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

36th St Newport Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for 36th St Newport?
The current wave height at 36th St Newport is 1-2ft with a 10.9s swell period. Wind is S at 13mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the 36th St Newport surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at 36th St Newport?
The current breaking wave height at 36th St Newport is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.7ft SSE primary swell at 3s, a 0.7ft S secondary swell at 10s, a 0.5ft SSW tertiary swell at 11s, a 0.5ft WNW 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.
When is the best time to surf 36th St Newport?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf 36th St Newport is Thursday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 4ft waves, a 5.6s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.