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Mostly Sunny
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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.
Cool but workable
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Patchy fog after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Weather
- 65°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 63°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
- 3.6ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids
Safety
- UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
57 /100
good
41 Swim
67 Sunbathe
80 Walk
63 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
65°F
Clear
Wind
10 mph
SW
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 10 AM–03 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
65°F
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
63°F
Cold
Next High Tide
11:13 PM
5.3 ft · in 1.7h
Wave Height
3.6 ft
14s · S swell
Water Quality
Clean
22 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 5mo 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
8:42 AM
Sunset
10:57 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:20 AM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| 1:19 PM | High | 3.3 ft |
| 4:49 PM | Low | 2.8 ft |
| 11:13 PM | High | 5.3 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
65°
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
2%
67
65°
Patchy Fog
0%
60
64°
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
0%
52
68°
Mostly Sunny
0%
67
68°
Mostly Sunny
0%
67
69°
Mostly Sunny
0%
67
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 63°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
1:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Major
5:20 AM - 7:20 AM
Minor
10:50 AM - 11:50 AM
Major
5:40 PM - 7:40 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
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Newport Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Newport Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
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