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Newport Beach Surf Forecast, Orange County, California

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Orange County, California

54th St.1-2ft36th St Newport1-2ftSanta Ana River Jetties1-2ft
Newport Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
10.9s
Wind
10mph
S / Gusts 15mph
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

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light N winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s S|4-6mph N
Thu, Apr 25-6ft
Poor - Fair

Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on S swell at 10s with 8mph NW winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s S|8-9mph WNW
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair

19s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Newport Beach Surf Spot Guide

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

Newport Beach offers mellow, rolling beach breaks along a wide sandy coastline, making it an ideal spot for beginners and family surfers looking to practice in approachable conditions. The consistent sandbars produce forgiving waves that work well during autumn swells, though the spot can get crowded due to its proximity to the affluent Newport Beach community. With its protected bay-like setting and easy beach access, this is a go-to destination for learning fundamentals in Southern California.

Heavy crowdsSwimmersPiers nearby

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

Newport Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Newport Beach?
The current wave height at Newport Beach is 1-2ft with a 10.9s swell period. Wind is S at 10mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Newport Beach surf forecast?
Our Newport Beach 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 Newport Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Newport Beach 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 Newport Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Newport Beach is Thursday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 5ft waves, a 5.6s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.