Orange County, California
Best window·Thursday 6AM–9AM·3ft·Fair
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.
Wed, Jun 24: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on SSW swell at 17s with glassy conditions. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Thu, Jun 25: 3–4ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on SSW swell at 16s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 7mph from the W and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on SSW swell at 14s with barely a breath of wind. The SW wind kicks in by afternoon — 11mph and poor - fair by then.
Sat, Jun 27: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 3-4ft and poor - fair conditions with moderate SE wind around 9mph.
Sun, Jun 28: 2–3ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, 12mph from the SSE, poor - fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
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 3-4ft with a 16.9s swell period. Wind is W at 9mph and 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 3-4ft, produced by a 1.4ft SSW primary swell at 17s, a 1.1ft SSW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.7ft S tertiary swell at 12s, a 0.7ft W wind swell swell at 4s. 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 Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 15.95s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
