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Crystal Cove Surf Report
3.9
(16 reviews)·beginner-intermediate
·beach·Newport Coast, CALoading beach details...
Good conditions with 2.1 ft swell energy.
Crystal Cove is a beach break in Newport Coast, CA suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. It picks up swells from S to W (180°-270°). Best surfed at 2-4ft. Hazards include rip currents, pollution. Prime season runs July through September. Expect crowded crowds. Offshore winds come from NE (45°). Crystal Cove offers scenic but fickle left point/reef rated 5/10, working on south to southwest swells (170-230°, center 200°) with northeast winds (45°). Best July-September but can go years without good days
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