The Wedge, Newport Beach
Where the waves stack up. Live surf height, swell period, water temperature, tide times, wind, rip current risk and UV index for The Wedge in Newport Beach, California.
Good for
- Watching
- Expert bodysurfing
Know before you go
- Swells bounce off the harbor jetty and pile up into a wedge. It is dangerous, and most people watch from the sand.
- A blackball flag on summer afternoons means no boards, bodysurfers only.
- It works best on a south swell, so check the forecast before driving out.
Common questions
- What are the conditions at The Wedge today?
- The Wedge in Newport Beach 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 The Wedge?
- It depends on the day. Salt and Send shows the National Weather Service rip current risk for The Wedge, along with surf height and any active surf or coastal flood warnings. A blackball flag on summer afternoons means no boards, bodysurfers only.
- What is the water temperature at The Wedge?
- Water temperature at The Wedge 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 The Wedge?
- Tide highs and lows for The Wedge come from NOAA CO-OPS predictions and are listed for today and tomorrow.
- Where do you park at The Wedge?
- It works best on a south swell, so check the forecast before driving out.
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.