Newport Beach · Orange County
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Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 4 at 8:18PM PST until November 10 at 12:00PM PST by NWS San Diego CA
Read the National Weather Service warning
* WHAT...Minor to locally moderate coastal flooding expected. Additionally, dangerous rip currents and surf of 3 to 5 feet expcted along west-facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to noon PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal residents and managers of infrastructure in the advisory area should prepare for rising water and take appropriate action to protect life and property. Highest tides will occur in the late morning each day. Observed high tides are 1.3 to 1.6 feet above astronomical tide predictions. Surf will increase starting next Monday, but there is uncertainty in details at this time.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Next 5 daysSurf height and tide, hour by hour
16-day outlookTomorrow 2–4 ft · Fair
- Thu, Nov 52–4 ftWind AM calm, PM onshoreFair–Good
- Fri, Nov 62–4 ftWind AM calm, PM onshoreFair
- Sat, Nov 72–4 ftWind AM offshore, PM crossFair
- Sun, Nov 82–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM onshoreFair
- Mon, Nov 92–4 ftWind AM calm, PM onshoreFair–Good
- Tue, Nov 102–3 ftWind AM calm, PM calmFair
- Wed, Nov 112–3 ftWind AM calm, PM onshoreFair
- Thu, Nov 122–3 ftWind AM calm, PM calmFair
- Fri, Nov 133–6 ftWind AM cross, PM crossFair–Good
- Sat, Nov 145–11 ftWind AM onshore, PM onshoreFair
- Sun, Nov 155–8 ftWind AM onshore, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Mon, Nov 164–9 ftWind AM onshore, PM onshoreFair
- Tue, Nov 173–6 ftWind AM cross, PM calmGood
- Wed, Nov 182–4 ftWind AM cross, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Thu, Nov 192–3 ftWind AM calm, PM onshoreFair
- Fri, Nov 202–4 ftWind AM offshore, PM onshoreFair
Swell1.3 ft @ 14s SSW
- 1.3 ft14 s SSW 195°swell
- 1.0 ft13 s W 277°swell
- 1.2 ft6 s W 269°swell
Offshore deep-water swell from NOAA WAVEWATCH III.
Wind & weather5 mph calm · Clear
Solid: wind · dashed: gusts · dots: offshore/calm, cross, onshore
- 10 PM5–5 mphcalm72°F Clear
- 12 AM5–5 mphcalm70°F Clear
- 2 AM5–5 mphcalm69°F Clear
- 4 AM4–6 mphcalm69°F Clear
- 6 AM4–6 mphcalm59°F Clear
- 8 AM2–6 mphcalm65°F Clear
- 10 AM6–8 mphonshore73°F Clear
- 12 PM6–8 mphonshore76°F Clear
- 2 PM8–10 mphonshore77°F Clear
- 4 PM7–10 mphonshore77°F Clear
- 6 PM7–10 mphonshore73°F Clear
- 8 PM5–8 mphcalm70°F Clear
- 10 PM5–5 mphcalm67°F Clear
National Weather Service forecast; NOAA GFS model beyond about 7 days.
Tides · Newport Bay Entrance, Corona del MarNext low 12 AM · 0.6 ft
- Low12 AM · 0.6 ft
- High6 AM · 5.6 ft
- Low12 PM · 0.6 ft
- High6 PM · 4.5 ft
NOAA Tides & Currents predictions. Best tide here: mid.
Sun & lightFirst light 5:47 AM · Sunset 4:56 PM · UV 5
UV index peak 5 (moderate) around 12 PM.EPA UV index forecast.
| First light | Sunrise | Sunset | Last light | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:47 AM | 6:13 AM | 4:56 PM | 5:22 PM |
| Tomorrow | 5:48 AM | 6:14 AM | 4:55 PM | 5:21 PM |
Water temp & live buoyWater 75°F · Buoy 3.9 ft @ 14s
Water 75°F (nearby buoy, 10:26 PM). Suggested: Boardshorts or a spring top.
- Wave height
- 1.2 m (3.9 ft)
- Dominant period
- 14 s
- Average period
- 8.1 s
- Direction
- WSW 249°
- Water temp
- 24.1 °C
Measured at the buoy, shown as reported (feet converted from metres). Data: CDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, via NOAA NDBC.
Water qualityCheck before you paddle out, especially after rain
Health departments post bacteria advisories and sewage-spill closures. Avoid the water for at least 72 hours after rain, especially near river mouths, creeks and storm drains.
Today's status: OC Health Care Agency (ocbeachinfo.com) →Getting thereNewport Pier lot (W. Ocean Front, about $4.50/hr) and street meters; fills early in summer.
- Parking
- Newport Pier lot (W. Ocean Front, about $4.50/hr) and street meters; fills early in summer.
- Access
- Flat sand just upcoast of Newport Pier.
- Lifeguards
- Newport Beach Lifeguards (Fire Dept.), year-round; summer towers staffed roughly 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Lifeguard HQ is at the pier.
- Facilities
- Restrooms by the pier; many restaurants and bars at the pier.
- Etiquette
- Longboard-friendly lineup; crowded on good days. Summer blackball flags close posted zones to boards.
- Hazards
- Rips near the pier and pilings.
Local info changes; check posted signs and lifeguards on the day.
About this breakbeach · sand · faces SW
Sand-bottom beach break just upcoast of Newport Pier at McFadden Place. Catalina shadows roughly 205-257°. Rips run near the pier and the lineup gets crowded.
Faces SW · works on SSE–W swell · best S–SSW · usually surfed by all levels
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Model run 2026-11-05 00Z. Surf heights are face-height estimates from our spot model. Data sources