Crystal Cove, Newport Coast
Three miles of state park. Live surf height, swell period, water temperature, tide times, wind, rip current risk and UV index for Crystal Cove in Newport Coast, California.
Good for
- Walking
- Tide pools
- Snorkeling
- Hiking
Know before you go
- Historic district cottages and a beachside shake shack sit at the north end.
- Walk south and you will find long stretches with almost no one on them.
- There is a state park day-use fee. Lots are at Los Trancos, Reef Point, and Pelican Point.
Common questions
- What are the conditions at Crystal Cove today?
- Crystal Cove in Newport Coast shows live surf height, swell period, water temperature, tide times, wind, rip current risk and UV index, updated from NOAA, the National Weather Service and Open-Meteo.
- Is it safe to swim at Crystal Cove?
- It depends on the day. Salt and Send shows the National Weather Service rip current risk for Crystal Cove, along with surf height and any active surf or coastal flood warnings. Walk south and you will find long stretches with almost no one on them.
- What is the water temperature at Crystal Cove?
- Water temperature at Crystal Cove comes from NOAA and Open-Meteo sea surface readings and is shown live, along with what wetsuit thickness it calls for.
- When is low tide at Crystal Cove?
- Tide highs and lows for Crystal Cove come from NOAA CO-OPS predictions and are listed for today and tomorrow.
- Where do you park at Crystal Cove?
- There is a state park day-use fee. Lots are at Los Trancos, Reef Point, and Pelican Point.
Nearby beaches
- Main Beach, Laguna Beach
- Crescent Bay, Laguna Beach
- Thousand Steps, Laguna Beach
- Victoria Beach, Laguna Beach
- Aliso Beach, Laguna Beach
Conditions come from NOAA CO-OPS, the National Weather Service and Open-Meteo. Check with lifeguards before entering the water.