Newport beach
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One of the more consistent, better waves in the area. Generally faster that Huntington.
Atmosphere:
Good conditions,watch out for body boarders, can get crowded or worse!
Location
Loading...Access
Finding a parking spot is the most difficult thing about access in summer time. Blackball 12-4 in summer.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Fun |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | West, SouthWest, South, SouthEast |
| Swell size | 6ft-8ft - 12ft |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Crowded |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Ultra crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Newport Beach River Jetties
0.06 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
40th Street
0.21 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
56th St.
0.36 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |