Sunset sessions in Newport Beach
Newport Beach, California
Updated February 10, 2026 at 8:52 PM · Dialed recommendations refresh every 30 minutes based on tide, wind, and crowd telemetry from Quiver.
After-work glass-offs in Newport Beach can rival dawn patrol on good days. Afternoon thermals die, the crowd thins, and these 9 west-facing breaks catch the last clean sets of the day.
Top spot recommendations
Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.
Featured Beaches
9 spots
52nd Street
IntermediateJust north of 54th, 52nd Street serves up slightly bigger, more walled waves that require quick take-offs. The sandy bottom and jetty setup create long walls that are great for experienced surfers who like to race down the line. It works at mid tide and tends to close out on lower tides.
54th Street
IntermediateNewport's 54th Street is a high-performance beach break created by man-made jetties. It offers peaky lefts and rights over a sandy bottom and attracts some of the best local surfers. The wave works on most tides but is best at mid tide and can get very crowded.
Corona del Mar
Beginner friendlyBeachbreak near 15th Street and the river mouth with peaks that work best on SSW/WNW combo swells. Mid tide provides the best shape. When the river is flowing, peaks can get rippy. The river mouth creates a strong rip that can be turbo on big tide swings. Parking via meters and neighborhood streets.
Newport 56th St
Beginner friendlyNo description available.
Newport Lower Jetties
Beginner friendlyNo description available.
Newport Point
IntermediateNewport Point breaks only on hurricane swells with specific southeast component (160-190°, center 175°), rated 9/10 when working but extremely rare.
Newport Upper Jetties
Beginner friendlyNo description available.
River Jetties
Beginner friendlyNo description available.
The Wedge
Intermediate to expertThe Wedge represents surfing's most dangerous shorebreak, rated 10/10 for uniqueness. The jetty-reflected south swell (180-220°, center 200°) creates constructive interference producing 20-30+ foot waves detonating in 2-3 feet of water.
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What to focus on today
- West-facing beaches for stunning sunset views
- Often cleaner afternoon conditions
- Golden hour photography opportunities
- After-work session favorites
Session logging tips
Once you wrap the surf, drop a note in your Quiver journal with tide, board, and crowd observations. Over time you'll see crystal-clear patterns about when Newport Beach rewards this type of session objective.
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