Newport Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab a coffee, or a beer, and let's have a look. It's Rusty here, and I've got the lowdown on Newport Beach.

Well, to be honest, it's a bit of a quiet spell ahead for our stretch of sand here at Newport Beach. We're looking at a 16-day window starting now, from September 7th through to the 22nd, but honestly, it’s going to be a real test of patience. The first few days are a write-off.

The best I can see is Monday morning the 7th, if you're desperate. There's a 5ft SSW swell rolling in with a 13-second period, giving us a combined swell energy of (971). It's a moderate energy, sure, but the wind is a cross-shore from the NW at 9 mph, which just chops things up. The report calls it "marginal" at best, and I reckon that's being generous. The spot is fairly consistent, which is the only silver lining, but with crowds being likely, it's going to be a battle for a shoddy wave.

From there, it's a dry spell. Tuesday the 8th, all the way through to Tuesday the 15th of September, we're looking at hour after hour of "poor surf conditions." The swell drops right off, a lot of it under 3ft, and the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore. It’s just not worth paddling out for. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so at least you won't freeze while you're staring at it.

Now, if you're a dedicated soul, keep an eye on the 16th of September. That morning we might see a little pulse of 3ft SSW swell, with a 17-second period showing up, giving the combined energy a boost to (441). The wind is light from the SSW and onshore at 6 mph, so it might be clean enough for a beginner. The report calls it "marginal" again, and the waves will be small. It's still an option for a longboard or a foiler if you're keen.

After that, we get into another run of poor conditions until the 18th of September, when there's another marginal call on Friday morning. This 2ft SW swell has a very long 19-second period, pushing the energy up to (443), but with onshore wind, it's going to be fat and soft. The 19th of September, Saturday morning, shows a similar story with a 2ft SW, 18-second swell and (571) energy, but again, onshore wind.

The standout, if you can call it that, is the 20th of September. Sunday morning has a 2ft SW swell with a 19-second period and (451) energy, but it's onshore. Sunday afternoon looks a little better with a 2ft SSW swell, 19 seconds, and (371) energy, but the wind swings to a gentle cross-onshore at 9 mph from the WSW, making it "fairly choppy." The 21st of September, Monday morning, shows a 3ft SW, 18-second swell with a combined energy of (530) and light onshore wind, but it's still just "marginal."

Look, if you're a beginner, this whole period is just not for you. The waves are small, the quality is poor, and the wind is against us. It's a long wait. The water's average, so it’s not a total loss, but for actual surfing? It's going to be a blank run. That’s pretty normal for this stretch when the swell is straight out of the southwest.

For the few days with a little pulse, a longboard might catch a dribbler, but don't expect much. The long period nature of the swell means it might close out a bit at the beach breaks, but it's too small to worry about that really.

Signing off, Rusty.

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