Surf Forecasts:
Newport Beach surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, S swell with 682 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period with S 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 (Jul 31) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 11AM. 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 31st Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Newport Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
To be honest, it's a bit of a flat spell we're walking into. The first solid recommendation we get isn't until Thursday the 30th of July, and even then, it's a bit of a mixed bag. The call for Newport Beach is a river break, fairly consistent, but it's sheltered and the crowds are often there. The water is much warmer than usual for this time of year, which is a nice touch for the start of the session.
On Thursday morning, we've got a 4ft swell from the south with a 14-second period, which gives it a bit of push. The combined energy is moderate (730). The wind is onshore from the WSW at 6 mph, so it's not going to be glassy, but it's light. The afternoon sees the swell drop to 3ft from the SSW with a longer period of 15 seconds (energy 608), but the wind swings to a cross-on from the SW, making for poor conditions. Friday morning offers a similar story: 4ft from the south (period 14 seconds, energy 493) with light onshore wind. It's still marginal.
From Saturday the 1st of August onwards, the wave heights drop right off. We're looking at 3ft on Saturday, dropping to 1ft through Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. The period is decent (12-13 seconds), but the energy is low (113-132). The wind is mostly light cross-onshore or onshore, so it's not going to be clean. The surf is consistently poor through the first week of August.
The second week is also a write-off. From Wednesday the 5th through to Friday the 14th of August, the swell stays tiny, between 1ft and 3ft. The energy is weak (often under 300). The wind is a mix of light cross-onshore and onshore breezes. There's a couple of days with a long period (19 seconds on the 7th and 11th), but with such small waves, it's not going to translate into anything rideable.
The standout? Honestly, there isn't one. The best of a bad bunch is probably that Thursday the 30th morning session. It's the only time the swell is over 3ft with a half-decent period. But with the onshore wind and the "marginal surf" tag, it's a gamble. If you're desperate, you might get a few knee-high runners. For everyone else, save your energy. The setup looks more interesting for a kite than a paddle board for most of this period.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 682 | 387 | 305 | 480 | 290 | 178 | 198 | 189 | 84 | 48 | 49 | 47 | 42 | 66 | 41 | 84 | 77 | 75 | 72 | 71 | 97 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:07AM1.21m | 10:06PM1.75m | 11:33AM1.26m | 10:39PM1.66m | 12:00PM1.32m | 11:16PM1.52m | 12:29PM1.37m | 11:57PM1.34m | 1:02PM1.43m | 00:50AM1.12m | 1:41PM1.49m | 2:09AM0.91m | 2:33PM1.54m | 4:32AM0.80m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:08PM0.62m | 5:17AM-0.11m | 4:47PM0.59m | 5:42AM-0.03m | 5:30PM0.57m | 6:08AM0.09m | 6:21PM0.55m | 6:33AM0.23m | 7:24PM0.52m | 7:00AM0.39m | 8:47PM0.47m | 7:30AM0.55m | 10:28PM0.36m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 682 | 387 | 305 | 480 | 290 | 178 | 198 | 189 | 55 | 33 | 25 | 31 | 29 | 19 | 18 | 10 | 11 | 75 | 72 | 71 | 97 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | S 13 | S 13 | W 6 | S 10 | S 10 | W 7 | W 7 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 12 | W 4 |
| kJ | 18 | 212 | 206 | 13 | 46 | 47 | 33 | 21 | 84 | 48 | 49 | 44 | 42 | 43 | 39 | 84 | 77 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | — | W 6 | W 5 | S 9 | SW 14 | W 6 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | S 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | 30 | 9 | 6 | — | 11 | 8 | 25 | 49 | 19 | 32 | 46 | 47 | 23 | 66 | 41 | 38 | 22 | 42 | 16 | 6 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 124 | 124 | 30 | 47 | 124 | 30 | 47 | 124 | 42 | 47 | 115 | 0 | 47 | 110 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 30 | 47 | 110 | 0 |
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