The Wave
The break tends to jack up on long-period SW/WSW groundswells while light NNE-NE winds deliver the cleanest, most organized faces.
Mid to lower tides usually offer the best bar exposure for hollow peaks.
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Newport 15th Street
A dependable Balboa Peninsula sandbar that peels quick, hollow rights and lefts on summer SW groundswell, with fast takeoffs close to shore. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Newport 15th Street in California.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 2-3 ft
- Period 8 s
- Wind SE 3 kt
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Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
Strong rips and a tight shorebreak make the takeoff and exit zone unforgiving - watch the flag system and use the lifeguarded access at 15th Street.
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