Newport Upper Jetties Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SSE, S, SW; also short period W, WNW; combo of North and South Hemi swells
Wind
E, NE
Surf Height
chest-overhead
Tide
medium
Newport Upper Jetties Surf Guide
56th Street produces zippy, sometimes world-class lefts on a S swell. Like any high-performance hotbed, if you prove you can fly with the best of them, chances are you'll be given plenty of clearance.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate to advanced
Local Vibe
Doable
Precious.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
More often than not, you won't be happy with the crowds.
Spot Rating
Fun
Punchy 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 swell with current.
Water Quality
Fair
Not great after a rain.
Hazards
Steep sand-sucking drop-ins, no parking.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, 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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