River Jetties Surf Report & Forecast
Surf Report, Surf Forecast & Surf Cam
Nearby Spots
Current Surf Conditions
Condition Rating
Surf Height
4-5FT
Chest to head
Swell
Wind
9KTSSW
9kts gusts, Onshore
Tide
Temperature
70°F
1mm wetsuit
North Orange County Forecast
Matt Kibby •Today
Steady onshore WNW wind continues this afternoon. Onshore flow lightens late but is still moderate.
Afternoon Outlook: Breezy onshore flow and tattered conditions this afternoon. SW Southern Hemi holds, old SSW tropical swell fades, a little nudge in NW windswell joins in, and some SSE Fausto swell starts to sneak in. Widespread waves are chest-shoulder high, while best exposures go head high+. Onshore flow backs off some this evening but it'll still be moderate. Count on wind if you're trying to get a surf in this afternoon/evening.
River Jetties Surf Forecast
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River Jetties Surf Guide
Santa Ana River Jetties is the most consistent spot in Newport. It is, however, extremely varied in shape and depends on the contour of the sandbars. Lefts tend to be fast and predominant during S swells and can turn hollow on a light offshore wind. Westerly winds easily blow out the spot. In winter, the break is far peakier. Steep peaks are found on the right tide, but if you don't surf the spot regularly, the chances of a great day are slim. Read more