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Newport Beach Surf Forecast

Orange County, California

Newport Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
15.75s
Wind
2mph
SW / Gusts 3mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.7ft @ 16sSSW
Secondary
0.6ft @ 3sW
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 11sSSW

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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

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

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

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

Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on W swell at 10s and barely a breath of wind. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s W|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Fair

Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on SSW swell at 14s with glassy conditions.

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

Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on SSW swell at 13s with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s SW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s S|Calm

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Newport Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Newport Beach?
The current wave height at Newport Beach is 1-2+ft with a 15.75s swell period. Wind is SW at 2mph. 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.