40th Street

40th Street

Orange County, California, USA

Wave Quality

Regional Classic

Wave Type

Breakwater/jetty

Swell Direction

NorthWest, SouthWest, South, SouthEast

Best Wind

NorthEast

Best Tide

Low, Mid

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About

At 40th Street in Newport Beach, the waves roll in with a classic regional quality, breaking both right and left off the breakwater. This sandy-bottomed spot starts to work with swells under 3 feet, holding strong up to 8 feet, best surfed at low to mid tide when the tide rises. The surf here is a tad more powerful than the nearby jetties, offering little left peelers that call for the seasoned rider. Expect a packed lineup, but the allure of barreling waves under the sun makes it worth the hustle.

Wave Characteristics

Wave QualityRegional Classic
Wave TypeBreakwater/jetty
Wave DirectionRight and left
Wave Powerbarrel
BottomSandy
Swell SizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+

Ideal Conditions

Swell DirectionNorthWest, SouthWest, South, SouthEast
Best WindNorthEast
Best Tide PositionLow, Mid
Best Tide MovementRising

Location & Access

Address40th St, Newport Beach, CA 92663, USA
City / AreaOrange County
Zip Code92663
StateCalifornia
CountryUSA

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What kind of wave is 40th Street?

40th Street is a breakwater/jetty break with right and left waves over a sandy bottom.

How good is the surf at 40th Street?

40th Street is rated regional classic for wave quality.

What swell works best at 40th Street?

40th Street works best on a northwest, southwest, south, southeast swell. Swell size: starts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+.

What wind is best for 40th Street?

The best wind for 40th Street is northeast.

What tide is best for surfing 40th Street?

40th Street works best at low, mid on rising.

Where can I stay near 40th Street?

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Where is 40th Street?

40th Street is a surf spot in Orange County, California, USA.