The Wave
The break cleans up with NE offshore breeze and most consistently lights up to S-SW groundswells.
Lower to mid tides usually focus the peaks, while strong westerly winds quickly junk the shape.
Surf GuideCalifornia
Santa Ana River Jetties
Newport’s River Jetties punches above its size-sandbars shaped by the Santa Ana outflow producing fast, often hollow lefts and rights that respond well to South-SW groundswells. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Santa Ana River Jetties in California.
Break TypeRiver Mouth
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 2-3 ft
- Period 8 s
- Wind S 3 kt
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Tight river-channel currents and the jetties concentrate sand into shifting, punchy peaks that can go hollow - expect rips and an active local lineup on good days.
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