Surf Forecasts:
Newport Beach surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SSW swell with 799 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM. 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+) | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Newport Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and listen up. This is a tough one, so I’ll be straight with you.
We’re looking at a long stretch of poor conditions, starting right now and running through to the end of July. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the general vibe from the data is "don't bother." The few moments where the numbers aren't abysmal are still marginal, not worth paddling out for. The first real glimmer of something better doesn't show up until Friday morning, July 31st, so we’re talking about a solid week and a half of flat, choppy, or messy water.
The Long Wait
From now until the end of July, it’s a write-off. The swell is tiny, often under 3 ft, with that crappy onshore wind messing up any form. The energy is weak, with values mostly in the low hundreds, like 295 or 330, which is just a sad, weak pulse. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 69°, but that’s the only good thing.
The Standout (But It’s Far Out)
The only real option on the table is Newport Beach on Friday, July 31st morning. We’re looking at a 6 ft swell from the S, with a 15-second period – that’s a proper groundswell with some serious energy (1509). The wind is onshore, which is a shame, but that’s the biggest push we see. The swell is big enough to be a handful for beginners, but for the experienced crew, on a river mouth setup, it could be interesting. The period is long, so it will be powerful and lined up, but the onshore wind will likely put a messy top on it. It’s the only day in the whole 16-day window that even gets a marginal score.
The Honest Truth
To be fair, this is a blank run for the area. The forecast shows very little consistency, and the quality is just not there. It’s a place where this kind of quiet spell is more normal than a constant run of good surf. The crowds at Newport Beach are often present, but with this forecast, I doubt you’ll have to worry about a lineup.
Stay patient, save your energy, and keep an eye on the forecasts. Things can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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 18 | SW 18 | S 11 | S 13 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 246 | 255 | 85 | 277 | 350 | 411 | 314 | 258 | 298 | 575 | 434 | 439 | 334 | 325 | 257 | 168 | 207 | 184 | 444 | 271 | 467 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 1:28PM1.40m | 00:54AM1.36m | 2:13PM1.43m | 1:58AM1.10m | 3:00PM1.44m | 3:31AM0.90m | 3:52PM1.46m | 5:49AM0.83m | 4:48PM1.48m | 7:48AM0.89m | 5:43PM1.52m | 8:44AM0.97m | 6:32PM1.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:20PM0.54m | 7:35AM0.16m | 8:37PM0.53m | 8:11AM0.38m | 10:08PM0.48m | 8:49AM0.57m | 11:41PM0.37m | 9:37AM0.73m | 00:53AM0.23m | 10:50AM0.84m | 1:45AM0.11m | 12:07PM0.88m | 2:25AM0.01m | ||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | W 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 6 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SW 21 |
| kJ | 246 | 255 | 85 | 277 | 287 | 411 | 314 | 202 | 298 | 575 | 434 | 439 | 334 | 325 | 88 | 168 | 207 | 41 | 259 | 248 | 467 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 16 | S 10 | W 5 | S 9 | W 6 | W 6 | SSE 12 | SSW 14 | W 6 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SW 24 | SW 24 | S 12 |
| kJ | 43 | 70 | 65 | 235 | 350 | 8 | 8 | 258 | 96 | 8 | 41 | 25 | 36 | 28 | 257 | 37 | 144 | 184 | 444 | 271 | 132 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 4 | W 6 | W 6 | W 15 | SSE 14 | W 5 | SSW 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 14 | S 13 | SW 26 | S 11 | W 6 | SW 16 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 6 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 20 | 4 | 113 | 40 | 31 | 35 | 10 | 10 | 146 | 166 | 105 | 89 | 24 | 42 | 147 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 25 | — | — | 33 | — | — | 22 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 124 | 33 | 47 | 124 | 0 | 47 | 115 | 16 | 47 | 103 | 17 | 47 | 115 | 31 | 110 | 124 | 47 | 47 | 124 | 47 |
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