Newport Lower Jetties Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Newport Lower Jetties Surf Guide
36th is a great place for average surfers in the summer. On big, closeout south swells, you can find fun peaks/left walls in that area. However, the closer you get to the pier the smaller the waves will be. The waves are more forgiving and mellower than the upper jetties. 36th can be fun with the winter's west swells too. Plus there's less crowd and it's less competitive than 28th Street and Blackies. (Hint: It's worth a check on big closeout south swells when the south wind is blowing.)
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
Beginner to advanced.
Local Vibe
Doable
Mostly cordial.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Not as bad as surrounding breaks.
Spot Rating
Fun
Playful little beachbreak most days, can get exceptional on a good combo or tropical swell.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Pretty short paddle most days, but can be a lot of work on a strong south or northwest swell with current.
Water Quality
Clean
Not great after a rain.
Hazards
Falling into the jetty.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, Skimming, Bodyboard, Bodysurfing
Access
Street parking with a few meters sprinkled in for good measure. Double check that street sweeping day, if there are available spots galore it's probably too good to be true.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
March-October, but can be good on some W or NW swells November-February.
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