Surf Forecasts:
Newport Beach surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 20s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 666 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 20s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s is also forecast. 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 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 20s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Newport Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s chew through what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.
Truth is, it’s a grim outlook. There’s a long gap with no decent surf from now through the whole forecast. The only break in the frame is Newport Beach, a river mouth setup that’s sheltered and pretty gutless. From Monday the 6th of July right through, it’s all poor surf conditions with nothing to get excited about.
The first week is flat. Swell heights are between 1 ft and 3 ft, but the wind is a moderate cross-onshore, chopping everything up. The water temp is 67°, about 2° warmer than the norm, so it’s a little warm for the time of year. But that’s the only positive. The combined wave energy tops out around 778 (moderate energy) on Tuesday afternoon the 7th, but it’s messy and blown out.
Swell direction is from the SSW, which is the optimum, but the period is long, 15 to 18 seconds. At a sheltered river mouth, those long lines just don’t stand up. It’s a beach-and-river setup, and with the wind, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Crowds are often a problem here, but with waves this bad, you’ll have the place to yourself.
The second week, from around the 14th of July, the swell drops to 1 ft, with energy down to 142 to 233 (weak to low moderate). A few pulses around the 18th of July bump the energy to 670 (moderate), but it’s still cross-on from SSE and S, so quality stays poor.
There are no good sessions in this 16-day window. The forecast is consistent with poor conditions. A blank run like this is not unusual for a sheltered spot when the swell doesn’t line up. Forecasts can change, but right now, keep the board in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 226 | 432 | 666 | 497 | 356 | 512 | 505 | 524 | 422 | 402 | 397 | 270 | 309 | 305 | 314 | 266 | 210 | 297 | 301 | 217 | 236 |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on |
High Tide | 2:52PM1.33m | 2:15AM1.01m | 3:36PM1.44m | 4:04AM0.86m | 4:25PM1.56m | 6:05AM0.84m | 5:17PM1.70m | 7:34AM0.91m | 6:11PM1.84m | 8:34AM1.00m | 7:05PM1.97m | 9:21AM1.09m | 7:57PM2.07m | 10:03AM1.16m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:15PM0.65m | 8:38AM0.37m | 10:49PM0.48m | 9:23AM0.52m | 00:08AM0.26m | 10:23AM0.63m | 1:10AM0.02m | 11:32AM0.70m | 2:02AM-0.20m | 12:40PM0.72m | 2:49AM-0.37m | 1:41PM0.69m | 3:35AM-0.48m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 |
 | 8:05 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | 8:02 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | W 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | W 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 226 | 61 | 666 | 497 | 126 | 512 | 505 | 119 | 422 | 402 | 397 | 270 | 309 | 305 | 314 | 266 | 210 | 297 | 301 | 217 | 236 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 16 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 18 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 17 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SSW 18 | W 5 | W 5 | S 16 | W 6 |
| kJ | 223 | 322 | 58 | 43 | 356 | 82 | 44 | 524 | 54 | 71 | 68 | 38 | 26 | 22 | 15 | 11 | 102 | 5 | 5 | 46 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | SW 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 20 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | W 10 | S 9 | S 19 | S 20 | W 5 | S 18 | SW 21 | W 6 | SW 21 |
| kJ | 28 | 432 | 2 | 144 | 140 | 67 | 29 | — | 31 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 30 | 7 | 5 | 25 | 18 | 6 | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 23 | — | — | 94 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 115 | 25 | 110 | 115 | 47 | 37 | 102 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 17 | 47 | 47 | 17 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 43 | 48 | 0 | 124 |
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The above surf forecast table for Newport Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Newport Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Newport Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Newport Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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