Newport Point Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SSE, S, SSW; short-mid periods.
Wind
E, NE
Surf Height
Head-high to double overhead+
Tide
Low to medium.
Newport Point Surf Guide
Newport Point is a very fickle spot, breaking only on hurricane swells from a specific direction with a specific wave period. It's best on swells that actually have a little E in them, if that makes any sense. When this rare event occurs, it's a hellfire right-and-left barrel that tops any other break in the county.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate to advanced.
Local Vibe
Doable
The buddy system does not exist here: it's everyone for themselves.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
Think annual pilgrimage to Mecca.
Spot Rating
Perfect
Best show in town when it's on.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
If it's on, you'll be working and likely taking a few waves you'd rather not on the head.
Water Quality
Clean
Not great after a rain.
Hazards
When it's big.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Bodyboard, Gun
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, sneaky good on S windswell in winter.
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