Surf Forecasts:
Newport Beach surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 310 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s 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 (Aug 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Newport Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's be real. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and weak for Newport Beach. There’s a long stretch of nothing here, so don't be in a rush. The water is warm, around 72°F, which is a couple degrees above average for this time of year. That's a nice touch for a swim, but the surf is a letdown.
The first real sign of life shows up on August 29th. The energy jumps up to 561, which is a moderate bump from the weak stuff we've been seeing. The swell's coming from the SSW, and we might see some chest-high waves. The period is a long 17 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. That long period means it’s clean and powerful, but at a river break like this, it can be a little too straight and not as organized. It’s still the best we’ve got.
The next day, the 30th, still looks like the standout. The swell is around 3ft from the SSW, with a 16-second period. The morning conditions look glassy with a light breeze, and the energy is still strong at 554. It’s a small, clean window. If you’re a goofy-footer, you might find a little left. This is the one to keep an eye on.
After that, the end of the month into September 1st still has some SSW energy, around 3ft, but the winds start to become more cross-onshore, which will chop it up. The quality drops off again.
So, to sum it up: there’s a whole lot of nothing for the next two weeks, then a little pulse of energy at the very end of the month. It’s promising, but it’s a long-range call, so don't get too excited yet. This is a river break that’s fairly consistent, but this forecast is a lean one. Sometimes you just gotta wait it out. That late-month pulse is the only thing that looks like it might give you a few proper waves.
That's all from me. Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 268 | 268 | 261 | 203 | 181 | 242 | 270 | 280 | 196 | 183 | 186 | 175 | 101 | 99 | 98 | 63 | 120 | 165 | 127 | 112 | 210 |
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 | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:58PM1.51m | 1:32AM1.02m | 1:38PM1.46m | 3:19AM0.85m | 2:30PM1.41m | 3:46PM1.38m | 8:37AM0.99m | 5:09PM1.41m | 8:34AM1.06m | 6:13PM1.49m | 8:46AM1.11m | 7:00PM1.58m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 7:53PM0.41m | 6:55AM0.59m | 9:18PM0.42m | 7:10AM0.76m | 11:03PM0.38m | 00:27AM0.28m | 10:23AM0.99m | 1:20AM0.17m | 12:15PM0.95m | 1:59AM0.08m | 1:06PM0.87m | 2:29AM0.00m | |||||||||
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 | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 268 | 268 | 47 | 41 | 41 | 242 | 270 | 280 | 196 | 183 | 186 | 175 | 101 | 99 | 98 | 63 | 120 | 165 | 99 | 98 | 210 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 25 | 32 | 261 | 203 | 181 | 39 | 42 | 19 | 11 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 81 | 49 | 51 | 42 | 55 | 58 | 127 | 112 | 155 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 9 | SW 20 | S 9 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 10 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | W 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 10 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 2 | 67 | 66 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 12 | 57 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 49 | 60 | 27 | 6 | 86 | 50 | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | W 4 |
| kJ | — | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 5 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 124 | 124 | 13 | 47 | 88 | 0 | 47 | 124 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 27 | 47 | 165 | 0 | 48 | 110 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 2 |
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