Newport Point
Orange County, USA
Point breakAdvanced
Fast right point at Newport's tip near the jetty. Technical walls with long sections reward surfers who know the break and can read the sets.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size4-7ft
Wind
E
Offshore
Tide
Mid-High
LowMidHigh
Season
September-March
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Right
Bottom
Rock and sand
Shape
Fast walls, technical sections
Length
150-400m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Advanced
- •Why: Speed and technical positioning required
Hazards
- •Fast walls with hard sections
- •Rocks at the point
- •Strong currents near jetty
Local Tips
- •Crew territory, respect it
- •Position matters more than skill here
- •Watch the experienced surfers to learn placement
Location
33.5919, -117.8814