
Surf Forecasts:
Newport Beach surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 366 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. 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 (Fri 7th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Newport Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this forecast is a bit of a tough one. We’re looking at a 16-day window for Newport Beach, and honestly, the surf just isn’t showing up. The first few days are basically a write-off with tiny, weak waves and less than ideal wind. You’d be fighting for scraps out there, and it’s just not worth the paddle.
The core problem is that we’ve got a lot of small, short-period swell hitting the beach, but the winds are mostly cross-onshore or onshore, messing up what little shape there is. There’s one day around the 14th and 15th where the energy picks up a bit, but even then, the conditions don't really align for a proper session. It’s a classic case of a river mouth that’s sheltered from the best of the swell, yet exposed to the local wind.
About the water – the first day we’re looking at a water temp of 73°F with an anomaly of 7°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a pretty big deal, so you can ditch the thick wetsuit.
Now, let’s break it down day by day. For the first week, from Thursday the 6th through to Wednesday the 12th, it’s poor. We’re talking waves between 2ft and 3ft, with periods of 13 to 19 seconds. The long period is there, which is nice, but the swell height is just too small to do anything with, especially with the wind putting a chop on it. The combined energy is weak to moderate, ranging from 116 to 330, but the forecasters are calling it poor surf conditions the whole time. You’re better off doing something else.
There’s a slight bump in the energy around the 14th and 15th of August. The combined energy jumps into the 500-600 range, and we see waves creep up to 3ft to 3ft. The period is still good, around 16-18 seconds. But again, the wind is cross-onshore, and the wave comment still says "poor surf conditions". The morning of the 16th gets a score of 1, which is the only day that isn't a zero, but it’s still looking marginal at best.
The second week, from the 17th to the 21st, is more of the same. The swell stays small, mostly 2ft to 3ft, and the winds keep shifting around. Nothing really rallies to give us a clean, rideable wave. The energy stays in the low to moderate range, never getting close to that bump we saw in the middle of the month.
So, what’s the call? Honestly, there are no good surf options in this entire 16-day stretch. It’s a blank run. Newport Beach is a "fairly consistent" spot, but this forecast is just a dud. The swell direction is mostly from the SSW, which is the optimum for the break, but there just isn't any size behind it. The lack of any real swell and the persistent onshore winds mean the setup is more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. If you’re desperate, keep an eye on the long-range stuff, but don't hold your breath. Forecasts can change, and it tends not to stay this poor for long, but for now, I’d be finding another hobby.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
88 | 114 | 84 | 212 | 210 | 270 | 237 | 229 | 366 | 314 | 242 | 218 | 161 | 139 | 184 | 95 | 154 | 207 | 143 | 173 | 206 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:38PM1.61m | 6:58AM0.87m | 4:52PM1.69m | 7:56AM0.99m | 6:01PM1.82m | 8:33AM1.10m | 7:01PM1.94m | 9:06AM1.20m | 7:54PM2.03m | 9:38AM1.29m | 8:43PM2.07m | 10:11AM1.38m | 9:28PM2.02m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:13AM0.71m | 11:58PM0.17m | 9:43AM0.83m | 1:03AM-0.03m | 11:32AM0.84m | 1:54AM-0.20m | 12:49PM0.77m | 2:38AM-0.33m | 1:49PM0.66m | 3:18AM-0.39m | 2:40PM0.54m | 3:56AM-0.39m | 3:29PM0.44m | 4:31AM-0.32m | |||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 |
88 | 114 | 84 | 212 | 210 | 270 | 237 | 229 | 366 | 314 | 242 | 218 | 161 | 139 | 99 | 95 | 154 | 207 | 143 | 173 | 206 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | W 4 | W 4 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | S 12 |
3 | 80 | 82 | 114 | 82 | 130 | 36 | 56 | 6 | 3 | 32 | 42 | 65 | 97 | 184 | 33 | 49 | 28 | 27 | 44 | 44 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | W 4 | W 5 | S 9 | W 15 | W 4 | S 9 | SSW 12 | W 13 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | W 4 | SW 16 | W 6 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 10 |
25 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 56 | 3 | 45 | 44 | 1 | 39 | 2 | 50 | 75 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | — | — | W 4 | SW 9 | — | W 3 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — |
— | 7 | — | — | 3 | 41 | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 124 | 110 | 37 | 124 | 124 | 0 | 124 | 124 | 0 | 47 | 124 | 30 | 47 | 124 | 0 | 47 | 30 | 61 | 47 | 110 | 0 |
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Information about the Newport Beach Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Newport Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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