Newport Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
Combo, W, NW, SW.
Wind
E or glassy.
Surf Height
Chest high-overhead.
Tide
Medium.
Newport Surf Guide
The main wave is The Peak, a busy A-frame peak that breaks over a weird rock/sand bottom.
Ability Level
All Abilities
BegIntAdv
Beginner-Advanced.
Local Vibe
Doable
WelcomingIntimidating
Definitely there. A more subtle form of localism comes from the resident elephant seals and invisible white sharks.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
MellowHeavy
Can be busy on the weekends, if good.
Spot Rating
Fun
PoorPerfect
Fun.
Shoulder Burn
Light
LightExhausting
Minimal.
Water Quality
Clean
CleanDirty
Clean.
Hazards
Sharks.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Longboard, Bodyboard
Access
Beach car park.
Bottom
Rock and sand.
Best Season
Year-round.
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