Newport Beach
A long, protected sand-bottom beach break off the Balboa Peninsula that runs both lefts and rights and often fills in with punchy SSW groundswells near the piers. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Newport Beach in California.
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Best, cleanest sessions typically arrive on long-period SSW/SSW groundswells with light NE/ENE offshore flow.
The sandbar setup can shift day-to-day and the spot works across most tide stages.
Lineup Guide
Strong rip currents form along the piers and the Wedge end-of-peninsula, and summertime crowds and swimmers concentrate near the piers.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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