Best surfing near Newport Beach

74 surf breaks · 74 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best surfing near Newport Beach, California — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 74 surf breaks · best 15 shown on the map
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Cylinders
#1 Cylinders
1.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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The Wedge
#2 The Wedge
1.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Middles
#3 Middles
1.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Newport - 15th Street
#4 Newport - 15th Street
1.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Blackies
#5 Blackies
2.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
3
36th street
#6 36th street
2.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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40th Street
#7 40th Street
2.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Newport beach
#8 Newport beach
3.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Newport Beach River Jetties
#9 Newport Beach River Jetties
3.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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56th St.
#10 56th St.
3.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Scotchmans Cove
#11 Scotchmans Cove
5.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Crescent bay
#12 Crescent bay
6.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Huntington Beach
#13 Huntington Beach
7.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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17th Street
#14 17th Street
8.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Thaila Street
#15 Thaila Street
8.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Surfing near Newport Beach

The Newport Beach area has 74 surf breaks on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best surfing near Newport Beach

How are these surf breaks ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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