72°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
3%
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Orange County, CA · Pacific Ocean
Newport Beach
21st St & W Balboa Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Six miles of Pacific sand on the Balboa Peninsula — two piers (Newport and Balboa), the iconic Balboa Pavilion and Fun Zone, the bodysurfing-legendary Wedge at the far south tip (waves can reach 30 feet on a south swell). 33rd Street has the laid-back surf vibe; main downtown is along Newport Blvd.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
NWS alert active · 72°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
A slight chance of rain showers between 11am and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. West wind 0 to 10 mph.
Weather
- 72°F air — ideal beach weather
Water
- 67°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
Safety
- NWS alert active — beach hazards statement issued july 11 at 1:39pm pdt until july 14 at 11:00pm pdt by nws san diego ca
52 /100
ok
31 Swim
69 Sunbathe
80 Walk
39 Fish
76 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.5 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
Beach Hazard Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 11 at 1:39PM PDT until July 14 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding due to high astronomical tides of 7 to 7.5 feet and surf to 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...San Diego County coastal areas and Orange County coastal areas. * WHEN...From late Sunday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Areas of flooding from tidal overflow in low lying areas, boardwalks, beach parking lots, and beach adjacent streets. Beach erosion. Highest impacts expected during high tides in the evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A 3 foot south swell (from 190 degrees) at 13-15 seconds will lead to surf 3-5 feet at south-facing beaches. Elsewhere, surf of 2-4 feet is expected.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
72°F
Clear
Wind
5 to 10 mph
SW
Rain
3%
Today
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 10 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
74°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
67°F
Refreshing
Next High Tide
8:07 PM
7.1 ft · in 4.9h
Wave Height
3.3 ft
13s · SSW swell
Water Quality
Clean
22 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (PZZ655)
The LOX office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.
- CAZ362 Malibu Coast — Los Angeles County Beaches n/a
- CAZ354 Ventura County Beaches n/a
- CAZ349 Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast — Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast n/a
- CAZ340 San Luis Obispo County Beaches — Santa Barbara Central Coast Beaches n/a
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
8:50 AM
Sunset
11:03 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:50 AM | Low | -1.3 ft |
| 9:30 AM | High | 3.7 ft |
| 1:42 PM | Low | 2.3 ft |
| 8:07 PM | High | 7.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:35 AM | Low | -1.6 ft |
| 10:12 AM | High | 4.0 ft |
| 2:38 PM | Low | 2.2 ft |
| 8:57 PM | High | 7.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:18 AM | Low | -1.8 ft |
| 10:52 AM | High | 4.2 ft |
| 3:31 PM | Low | 2.0 ft |
| 9:46 PM | High | 7.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:01 AM | Low | -1.6 ft |
| 11:32 AM | High | 4.4 ft |
| 4:23 PM | Low | 1.9 ft |
| 10:34 PM | High | 6.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:41 AM | Low | -1.3 ft |
| 12:13 PM | High | 4.5 ft |
| 5:17 PM | Low | 1.8 ft |
| 11:21 PM | High | 6.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:20 AM | Low | -0.8 ft |
| 12:54 PM | High | 4.7 ft |
| 6:15 PM | Low | 1.8 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:10 AM | High | 5.5 ft |
| 6:58 AM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 1:37 PM | High | 4.8 ft |
| 7:20 PM | Low | 1.9 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 9410660, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
74°
Mostly Sunny
4%
76
78°
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
1%
79
77°
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
3%
81
76°
Mostly Sunny
6%
80
75°
Mostly Sunny
12%
78
75°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
15%
77
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 67°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Minor
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Major
12:50 AM - 2:50 AM
Minor
6:10 AM - 7:10 AM
Major
1:20 PM - 3:20 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Metered street parking and paid municipal lots. Crowded summer weekends — arrive early.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on the beach 10 AM – 4:30 PM year-round (not just summer). Leashed access at other hours, max 6-ft leash.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
21st St & W Balboa Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Newport Beach today?
Newport Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Newport Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on the beach 10 AM – 4:30 PM year-round (not just summer). Leashed access at other hours, max 6-ft leash.
Is there an entry fee at Newport Beach?
Entry to Newport Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Newport Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Newport Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Newport Beach?
Amenities at Newport Beach include lifeguards, piers (2), restrooms, showers, restaurants, shops, amusements (Fun Zone).
When is the water warmest at Newport Beach?
The Pacific is cold. Southern California (San Diego to Santa Barbara) peaks in August at 65-72°F. Central and Northern California stay in the upper 50s to low 60s year-round. Oregon and Washington rarely exceed 60°F. Wetsuits are common.
Where is Newport Beach located?
Newport Beach is in Orange County, CA, at 21st St & W Balboa Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS