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Newport Point Surf Forecast, Orange County, California

Orange County, California

Blackies0-1ft36th St Newport1-2ftNewport Beach1-2ft
Newport Point 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

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light winds out of the N.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s S|4-6mph N
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Patience pays off today — morning is poor with 1-2ft. Afternoon shapes up better with 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions.

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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Forecast Charts

Newport Point Surf Spot Guide

Break
Point
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Newport Point is a classic right-hand point break located along Orange County's iconic coastline, where consistent swells wrap around the rocky headland and peel along sandy-bottomed shoulders. The wave's NNE-facing orientation captures Southern Hemisphere swells beautifully during fall and winter months, offering peeling waves that can reach overhead heights with the right swell direction. This semi-protected break provides a mellower alternative to some of the region's more intense spots, making it accessible to intermediate surfers while still offering quality shape and length.

Rocks at pointLocalismCrowds on good days

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

Newport Point Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Newport Point?
The current wave height at Newport Point is 1-2ft with a 10.9s swell period. Wind is S at 10mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Newport Point surf forecast?
Our Newport Point 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 Point?
The current breaking wave height at Newport Point 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 Point?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Newport Point is Thursday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 4ft waves, a 5.65s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.