The Wave
The spot favors southwest-grounded energy (short, punchy SW/NW groundswell) with clean sessions when northeast winds pull offshore.
Low-mid tides and a rising tide tendency help the jetty barrel and the inside wedges.
Surf GuideCalifornia
40th Street (Newport Beach)
A punchy, jetty-fed beach break on Balboa Peninsula where a shallow left at the jetty barrels and nearby peaks wedge into snappy short rides. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for 40th Street (Newport Beach) in California.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 1-2 ft+
- Period 7 s
- Wind S 3 kt
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Lineup Insights
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Localism around the jetty is intense - expect protective locals on the shallow left and crowded peaks early and on weekends.
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