Newport Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.62° N 117.94° W

Newport Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Newport Beach sea temperature is
22.8° C
3.5° 

Newport Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Newport Beach surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 366 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 8th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 8th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 8th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Newport Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let me tell you about the swell window we've got comin' up for Newport Beach. Settle in, because I've got some bad news first.

Straight off the bat, we're looking at a real struggle. The first few days out of the gate are nothin' but a write-off. From Friday the 7th of August right through to the end of the first week, the conditions are just no good. The swell is tiny, the wind is constantly cross-on or onshore, and the water is choppy. It's a total dud for paddle surfing. The water temp is sitting at a very unusual 73°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year.

We're talking about a solid eight-day gap with nothing worth paddling out for. The combined wave energy stays weak throughout, barely cracking the 300 mark at its best early on, and the wind is just never your friend. The best we get is a little 3ft SSW swell on the morning of Sunday the 9th, but it's blown out by a light cross-onshore breeze. It's a frustrating stretch.

The only glimmer of hope, and I mean a tiny glimmer, comes on the morning of Sunday the 16th of August. The forecast shows a clean 3ft SSW swell with light offshore winds. That's the only window in the entire 16-day outlook where the stars nearly align. The wave energy jumps up to 449 (moderate), and the wind is finally coming from the right direction. It's still a small, sheltered river break, but for a brief moment, it might offer a few clean little lines. This is your one and only chance to get a wetsuit on, but keep your expectations on the floor. It's a real "maybe" at best.

After that, it's back to the same old story of light, messy winds and tiny waves. The swell direction stays SSW, the period is short, and the energy fades back down. There's just nothing to get excited about. For this stretch, the setup looks far more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, with that consistent cross-onshore breeze.

So, there you have it. A long, dry spell with one very brief, questionable window. Sometimes it's a flat spell, and this is one of them. Keep your board waxed and your eyes on the forecast for next time.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
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Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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0.5
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
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0.8
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0.7
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0.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
210
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237
229
366
249
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218
163
139
184
95
154
207
143
173
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169
251
191
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
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20
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High Tide
4:52PM1.69m
7:56AM0.99m
6:01PM1.82m
8:33AM1.10m
7:01PM1.94m
9:06AM1.20m
7:54PM2.03m
9:38AM1.29m
8:43PM2.07m
10:11AM1.38m
9:28PM2.02m
10:43AM1.45m
10:13PM1.91m
Low Tide
1:03AM-0.03m
11:32AM0.84m
1:54AM-0.20m
12:49PM0.77m
2:38AM-0.33m
1:49PM0.66m
3:18AM-0.39m
2:40PM0.54m
3:56AM-0.39m
3:29PM0.44m
4:31AM-0.32m
4:16PM0.37m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Newport Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Newport Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Newport Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Newport Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Newport Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Newport Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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