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36th St Newport Surf Forecast

Orange County, California

Newport Beach1-2+ftBlackies0-1ft54th St.1-2ftNewport Point1-2ftSanta Ana River Jetties1-2ft
36th St Newport surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
15.85s
Wind
4mph
NNW / Gusts 5mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.8ft @ 16sSSW
Secondary
0.5ft @ 3sW
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 13sS

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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

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

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

6am9am12pm3pm
16s SSW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s W|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SSW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s W|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s S|Calm

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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 15.85s swell period. Wind is NNW at 4mph. 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.