Surf Forecasts:
Newport Beach surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with 921 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Newport Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Newport Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Newport Beach in the next 16 days are 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Newport Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty checking in with the outlook for Newport Beach.
Honestly, mate, I'm looking at a bit of a flat spell here. We’ve got a 16-day window stretching out to August 6th, and the news isn't great for the river mouth. The water is sitting at 71°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, but that’s about the only upside.
The pattern is pretty grim. From today, Wednesday the 22nd, right through to the very end of the forecast, every single session is rated as poor surf. The swell is tiny, mostly hanging around the 1ft to 4ft mark from the SSW or S. The energy is moderate at best, ranging from 80 to 936 (combined swell energy), but it’s just not translating into any decent waves. The wind is a constant problem too. It’s nearly always a cross-onshore breeze, making the surface choppy and messy. Even the light breezes just bring small wind ripples. The only bright spot is that the swell periods are often on the longer side, between 14 and 24 seconds, which means it's groundswell. But with the wrong wind and sheltered setup, it’s just not doing anything for us.
There is no standout session. There is no best day. We have a complete blank until the 6th of August. This is one of those periods where the river mouth just goes to sleep. It’s a consistent enough break normally, so don't let this get you down; the forecasts can change. But for now, the only thing on offer is a long stretch of flat, choppy water. For a sheltered river spot like this, with a constant cross-on wind, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.
Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 325 | 276 | 239 | 161 | 286 | 444 | 271 | 467 | 584 | 450 | 863 | 657 | 565 | 614 | 727 | 719 | 601 | 807 | 735 | 651 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:48PM1.48m | 7:48AM0.89m | 5:43PM1.52m | 8:44AM0.97m | 6:32PM1.57m | 9:14AM1.02m | 7:16PM1.63m | 9:37AM1.06m | 7:54PM1.70m | 9:58AM1.10m | 8:29PM1.76m | 10:20AM1.13m | 9:02PM1.80m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:53AM0.23m | 10:50AM0.84m | 1:45AM0.11m | 12:07PM0.88m | 2:25AM0.01m | 1:04PM0.86m | 2:58AM-0.06m | 1:48PM0.81m | 3:29AM-0.11m | 2:24PM0.76m | 3:57AM-0.15m | 2:58PM0.70m | 4:24AM-0.16m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 325 | 173 | 96 | 71 | 104 | 252 | 189 | 467 | 584 | 450 | 863 | 657 | 565 | 614 | 727 | 719 | 601 | 807 | 735 | 651 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | W 7 | W 7 | S 11 | W 6 | S 12 | SSW 12 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | S 19 | S 20 |
| kJ | 209 | 276 | 239 | 144 | 286 | 60 | 33 | 121 | 29 | 72 | 79 | 33 | 32 | 22 | 22 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 188 | 119 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 26 | SW 24 | SW 24 | W 6 | S 10 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 10 | S 10 | W 6 | W 7 |
| kJ | 27 | 236 | 163 | 161 | 66 | 444 | 271 | 28 | 30 | 19 | 20 | 46 | 45 | 23 | 26 | 38 | 15 | 8 | 13 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 110 | 30 | 110 | 115 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 124 | 88 | 3 | 47 | 47 | 25 | 47 | 110 | 30 | 47 | 121 | 47 |
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