Newport Beach River Jetties
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i love this spot.its my homebreak in the winter.you can get really long rides.watch out for longboarders though becaus ethey think they own!-john fredricks
Additional Info:
its a fun spot for long and short boarding.it gets really hollow on santa ana winds and of course off shore.pumps winter spring ,fall
-john fredricks
Location
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Try to park at Newport if you can wake up early.....or park at HB State lot, Brookhurst, head south til the lot ends then walk south to the river.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Rivermouth |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful, Fun |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | West, SouthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 12ft |
| Tide | Don't know |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks, Localism, Pollution
Videos
Nearby spots
36th street
0.06 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
40th Street
0.16 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
