Surf Newport Beach
From soft beach breaks to The Wedge — this OC gem has it all.
10+
Surf Spots
280+
Sunny Days/Year
Spring–Fall
Peak Season
2–10ft
Wave Height
Surf Spots
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36th Street
This is a nearby surf spot with consistent waves and scenic views.
Best Season
Year-round
Crowd Level
Medium
40th Street
This is a nearby surf spot with consistent waves and scenic views.
Best Season
Year-round
Crowd Level
Medium
Blackies
This is a nearby surf spot with consistent waves and scenic views.
Best Season
Year-round
Crowd Level
Medium
Newport Pier
This is a nearby surf spot with consistent waves and scenic views.
Best Season
Year-round
Crowd Level
Medium
Newport Point
This is a nearby surf spot with consistent waves and scenic views.
Best Season
Year-round
Crowd Level
Medium
56th Street
This is a nearby surf spot with consistent waves and scenic views.
Best Season
Year-round
Crowd Level
Medium
Santa Ana River Jetties
This is a nearby surf spot with consistent waves and scenic views.
Best Season
Year-round
Crowd Level
Medium
The Wedge
This is a nearby surf spot with consistent waves and scenic views.
Best Season
Year-round
Crowd Level
Medium
Corona Del Mar
This is a nearby surf spot with consistent waves and scenic views.
Best Season
Year-round
Crowd Level
Medium
Huntington Beach
This is a nearby surf spot with consistent waves and scenic views.
Best Season
Year-round
Crowd Level
Medium
Huntington Pier
This is a nearby surf spot with consistent waves and scenic views.
Best Season
Year-round
Crowd Level
Medium
17th Street
This is a nearby surf spot with consistent waves and scenic views.
Best Season
Year-round
Crowd Level
Medium
Goldenwest
This is a nearby surf spot with consistent waves and scenic views.
Best Season
Year-round
Crowd Level
Medium
Moro Beach
This is a nearby surf spot with consistent waves and scenic views.
Best Season
Year-round
Crowd Level
Medium
Bolsa Chica
This is a nearby surf spot with consistent waves and scenic views.
Best Season
Year-round
Crowd Level
Medium
Rockpile
This is a nearby surf spot with consistent waves and scenic views.
Best Season
Year-round
Crowd Level
Medium
Thalia
This is a nearby surf spot with consistent waves and scenic views.
Best Season
Year-round
Crowd Level
Medium
Brooks Street
This is a nearby surf spot with consistent waves and scenic views.
Best Season
Year-round
Crowd Level
Medium
Agate
This is a nearby surf spot with consistent waves and scenic views.
Best Season
Year-round
Crowd Level
Medium
Why Newport Beach?
A well-rounded surf city with heavy wedges, family-friendly breaks, and stylish beach life.
- The Wedge — a legendary body-surf and slab wave for thrill-seekers
- Consistent beach breaks along 56th Street and Balboa
- High-end surf shops, cafes, and boardwalk buzz
- Accessible spots for all levels — from soft-top to slab chaser
Travel Information
Getting There
- • Fly into John Wayne Airport (SNA)
- • Drive or rideshare down to Balboa Peninsula
- • Use the Balboa Ferry to explore both sides of the harbor
Best Time to Visit
- • Late summer for south swells and wedge action
- • Spring for smaller, cleaner waves and fewer crowds
- • Fall for epic combo swells and warm conditions
Local Tips
- • The Wedge is dangerous — only for experts
- • 56th Street offers fun peaks for intermediates
- • Parking fills up fast on weekends — come early or bike in