Orange County, California
Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on W swell at 6s and 10mph SSE winds.
Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on W swell at 6s and 10mph SSE winds.
Best window·Sunday 12PM–3PM·6-7ft·Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Newport Point, 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: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on W swell at 6s and 10mph SSE winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Fri, Sep 4: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SW swell at 14s and light SSE winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the WSW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Sat, Sep 5: 4–5ft, 15s period, rated Good. First light looks cleanest — 4-5ft on SSE swell at 13s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 8mph from the SW and dropping conditions to fair.
Sun, Sep 6: 6–7ft, 14s period, rated Good. Get out early for the best of it — 6-7ft waves on S swell at 14s and gentle WNW breeze. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Mon, Sep 7: 6–7ft, 13s period, rated Fair - Good. Dawn patrol is the move — 6-7ft on S swell at 13s with light winds out of the NW. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 13mph from the W and dropping conditions to very poor.
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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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Newport Point is 2-3ft with a 5.5s swell period. Wind is SSE at 10mph. 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 Newport Point is 2-3ft, 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 Newport Point is Sunday from 12 PM to 3 PM with 6ft waves, a 13.7s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Newport Point works best with a S swell and E 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 Newport Point. 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.
Newport Point is a point with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. 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.
The prime season at Newport Point 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 Newport Point include rocks at point, localism, crowds on good days. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. 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).
