Surf spot

40th Street

Forecast conditions and map view for 40th Street in USA, California, Orange County. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, California, Orange County
Coordinates: 33.6173, -117.9389

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Wave period (s)	9.9	6.3	6.3	9.5	9.3	9.3	9.2	8.2	4.8	5.2	5.4	5.5	5.8	6	6	6.1	6.1	6.2	6.2	6	6	6	6	6.2	6.2	6.2	6.2	6.2	6.2	6.2	6.1	6.2	6	7.2	11.8	11.8	13.9	13.8	13.7	13.4	13.3	13.1	12.8	12.7	12.3	12.2	11.8	11.3	12.2	12.1	12.1	12	11.9	11.9	11.9	11.4
Wave energy (kJ)	81	34	34	74	67	62	57	51	33	45	49	50	52	56	61	69	80	85	73	62	54	48	44	40	40	39	40	39	39	35	30	26	23	30	76	75	105	111	117	113	118	115	125	123	124	121	120	111	87	79	79	72	66	66	66	60
Wind speed (km/h)	10.8	11.1	11	13	14.8	12.7	9.8	8.3	8.3	5.4	6.4	10.2	14	12.9	8.9	8	11.4	11.8	9.5	13.8	19.1	19.2	15.7	12.8	12.8	12.6	9.9	14	16.9	15	9.7	8.3	7.1	6.6	6.3	10.9	14.1	13.5	9.4	7.5	5.2	2.3	2.9	10	14.8	15.7	9	7.1	3.6	3.7	5.4	9.3	14.1	14.2	7.6	7.4
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40th Street (Newport Beach, Orange County, California) is a popular local surf break near the Newport Peninsula, known for being a reliable beachbreak with a mix of peaks that can work on different tides and swell directions. It’s often one of the more consistent spots in the area, especially when other nearby beaches are smaller or fussy.

What it’s like

Type: Beach break
Wave quality: Can be very good when conditions line up, with punchy, workable peaks
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers, though beginners may surf it on smaller, softer days
Crowds: Can get crowded, especially when conditions are good
Vibe: Classic SoCal local beach break with a competitive but generally laid-back scene

Conditions

Best swell: Typically responds well to south and southwest swells
Wind: Offshore or light morning winds are usually best; afternoon onshore winds can make it messier
Tide: Often works across a range of tides, but performance varies with sandbars and swell size
Hazards: Shifting sandbars, crowds, occasional strong currents, and occasional shorebreak close to the beach

Nearby area

40th Street sits in a well-known stretch of Newport Beach surf with several other breaks nearby. The area is easy to access and popular with both locals and visitors, especially during summer and south swell season.