Newport Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.

We’re looking at Newport Beach, a river mouth spot that’s sheltered and needs a SSW swell. The whole 16 days is a pretty quiet spell. The wave energy stays low, mostly in the 100-300 range, and the waves hardly get over 3 ft. The water temp is sitting at 71°, which is about 4° warmer than usual for this time of year, so it feels like a warm bath. That’s a standout for sure.

From Friday the 11th through Thursday the 17th, it’s a bust. Swell is tiny, under 3 ft, and the wind is mostly cross or onshore, keeping things choppy. Every session is rated as poor surf conditions, with scores of zero. There’s a long period swell in there, around 14-18 seconds, but with no size, it’s just a tease.

The first half of the second week, from the 18th to the 22nd, is still ordinary. Swell nudges up to around 3 ft, but it’s soft and the wind stays cross or onshore. The combined energy finally hits the 400s on the 20th and 21st, but the quality comments are still “poor” or “marginal.” One session sticks out – the morning of Saturday the 19th. The wind goes glassy, which is a big deal for clean waves, with a 2 ft SSW groundswell at 18 seconds. The combined energy is 367, so there’s a little push. That’s your best bet for a clean, small wave. It’s not going to be pumping, but it’s the only window that looks good. The break is “fairly consistent” for a river mouth, and that long period swell should help the shape a bit.

From the 23rd through the 26th, it fades again. Swell drops and the wind turns onshore on the 25th with a moderate breeze. The last few days see the swell crash back to 1-2 ft. Nothing to get excited about.

So, the outlook is thin. There’s a long gap of flatness to start, and only one genuinely clean moment on the 19th morning. For beginners, the small size (2 ft) is fine, and the warm water is a bonus. But if you’re after a real session, that’s your only shot.

Rusty.

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