How big are the waves in Newport Beach today?

Current Surf Report for Newport Beach Current Conditions

High	12:23AM	4.66ft
Low	7:36AM	1.05ft
High	1:21PM	2.82ft
Low	6:25PM	1.8ft

Why are the waves so big in Newport Beach?

The waves are a by-product of alterations to the rock jetty on the west side of the Newport Harbor entrance undertaken during the 1930s. During a south or south/southwest swell of the right size and aligned in the swell window, the Wedge can produce huge waves up to 30 feet (9.1 m) high.

Are there waves at Newport Beach?

The best time of year for surfing Newport Beach with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of January. Clean surfable waves are typically found 0% of the time in January while 1% of the time it tends to be blown out.

How high are the waves at Newport?

surf in Newport Bay Entrance (Corona Del Mar) (1.2 mi.) | surf in Santa Ana River entrance (4 mi.)…SURF FORECASTBALBOA PIER (NEWPORT BEACH)

MAX. HEIGHT	3.6 ft
MIN. HEIGHT	2.0 ft

How big is the surf at the Wedge?

around 15 to 30 feet
Respect the locals and let them ride first. Don’t rush it; take time to observe the waves. This is probably the heaviest wave in Southern California. Waves average around 15 to 30 feet but can change quickly.

How does the Wedge get so big?

The giant waves are a result of a 2,000-foot jetty that was constructed by the Army Corps of Engineers in the 1930s. The purpose for its construction was to protect the Newport Harbor. The jetty forces one wave to crash back into another wave, which ultimately combines the forces of two waves into one.

What is the surf like in Newport Beach?

With waves that are short and seldom more than knee-high, this is a great beach for Barneys (inexperienced surfers)—but the waves are sweet when you catch one just right. If this isn’t your first time riding the curl, you might want to try Blackies, just north of the Newport Pier.

How big are the waves at Newport Pier?

surf in Newport Bay Entrance (Corona Del Mar) (1.2 mi.)…SURF FORECASTBALBOA PIER (NEWPORT BEACH)

MAX. HEIGHT	2.6 ft
MIN. HEIGHT	2.6 ft