Newport Beach Tides May 2026 | Tide Charts & Tables | California Coast South, CA

Newport Beach Tide Chart for (Fri) May 1, 2026

Newport Beach tide chart for Friday, May 1, 2026
Newport Beach tides for May 1st, the sunrise is 6:02am-7:34pm and the tide times are L 4:02am -0'5" H 10:08am 3'7" L 3:15pm 1'6" H 9:21pm 5'6" .

Newport Beach Tide Chart for (Sat) May 2, 2026

Newport Beach tide chart for Saturday, May 2, 2026
Newport Beach tides for May 2nd, the sunrise is 6:01am-7:35pm and the tide times are L 4:36am -0'6" H 10:49am 3'4" L 3:37pm 1'10" H 9:46pm 5'5" .

Newport Beach Tide Chart for (Sun) May 3, 2026

Newport Beach tide chart for Sunday, May 3, 2026
Newport Beach tides for May 3rd, the sunrise is 6:00am-7:36pm and the tide times are L 5:12am -0'5" H 11:32am 3'2" L 3:59pm 2'1" H 10:12pm 5'3" .

Newport Beach Tide Chart for (Mon) May 4, 2026

Newport Beach tide chart for Monday, May 4, 2026
Newport Beach tides for May 4th, the sunrise is 6:00am-7:37pm and the tide times are L 5:51am -0'3" H 12:22pm 2'11" L 4:21pm 2'4" H 10:41pm 5'1" .

Newport Beach Tide Chart for (Tue) May 5, 2026

Newport Beach tide chart for Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Newport Beach tides for May 5th, the sunrise is 5:59am-7:37pm and the tide times are L 6:35am -0'0" H 1:27pm 2'9" L 4:41pm 2'6" H 11:15pm 4'9" .

Newport Beach Tide Chart for (Wed) May 6, 2026

Newport Beach tide chart for Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Newport Beach tides for May 6th, the sunrise is 5:58am-7:38pm and the tide times are L 7:28am 0'1" H 3:06pm 2'9" L 4:56pm 2'9" H 11:55pm 4'6" .

Newport Beach Tide Chart for (Thu) May 7, 2026

Newport Beach tide chart for Thursday, May 7, 2026
Newport Beach tides for May 7th, the sunrise is 5:57am-7:39pm and the tide times are L 8:29am 0'3" .

Newport Beach Tide Chart for (Fri) May 8, 2026

Newport Beach tide chart for Friday, May 8, 2026
Newport Beach tides for May 8th, the sunrise is 5:56am-7:40pm and the tide times are H 12:52am 4'2" L 9:34am 0'4" H 5:40pm 3'2" L 8:46pm 3'1" .

Newport Beach Tide Chart for (Sat) May 9, 2026

Newport Beach tide chart for Saturday, May 9, 2026
Newport Beach tides for May 9th, the sunrise is 5:55am-7:40pm and the tide times are H 2:15am 3'10" L 10:31am 0'5" H 5:54pm 3'6" L 10:51pm 2'9" .

Newport Beach Tide Chart for (Sun) May 10, 2026

Newport Beach tide chart for Sunday, May 10, 2026
Newport Beach tides for May 10th, the sunrise is 5:54am-7:41pm and the tide times are H 3:52am 3'8" L 11:18am 0'5" H 6:11pm 3'10" .

Newport Beach Tide Chart for (Mon) May 11, 2026

Newport Beach tide chart for Monday, May 11, 2026
Newport Beach tides for May 11th, the sunrise is 5:53am-7:42pm and the tide times are L 12:00am 2'1" H 5:13am 3'8" L 11:58am 0'6" H 6:31pm 4'4" .

Newport Beach Tide Chart for (Tue) May 12, 2026

Newport Beach tide chart for Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Newport Beach tides for May 12th, the sunrise is 5:53am-7:43pm and the tide times are L 12:49am 1'5" H 6:20am 3'9" L 12:33pm 0'8" H 6:55pm 4'10" .

Newport Beach Tide Chart for (Wed) May 13, 2026

Newport Beach tide chart for Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Newport Beach tides for May 13th, the sunrise is 5:52am-7:43pm and the tide times are L 1:34am 0'7" H 7:20am 3'9" L 1:08pm 0'10" H 7:22pm 5'5" .

Newport Beach Tide Chart for (Thu) May 14, 2026

Newport Beach tide chart for Thursday, May 14, 2026
Newport Beach tides for May 14th, the sunrise is 5:51am-7:44pm and the tide times are L 2:17am -0'2" H 8:15am 3'10" L 1:43pm 1'0" H 7:54pm 5'11" .

Newport Beach Tide Chart for (Fri) May 15, 2026

Newport Beach tide chart for Friday, May 15, 2026
Newport Beach tides for May 15th, the sunrise is 5:50am-7:45pm and the tide times are L 3:01am -0'10" H 9:09am 3'9" L 2:20pm 1'3" H 8:29pm 6'4" .

Newport Beach Tide Chart for (Sat) May 16, 2026

Newport Beach tide chart for Saturday, May 16, 2026
Newport Beach tides for May 16th, the sunrise is 5:50am-7:46pm and the tide times are L 3:47am -1'4" H 10:03am 3'9" L 2:58pm 1'6" H 9:09pm 6'7" .

Newport Beach Tide Chart for (Sun) May 17, 2026

Newport Beach tide chart for Sunday, May 17, 2026
Newport Beach tides for May 17th, the sunrise is 5:49am-7:46pm and the tide times are L 4:35am -1'7" H 10:58am 3'7" L 3:40pm 1'9" H 9:52pm 6'7" .

Newport Beach Tide Chart for (Mon) May 18, 2026

Newport Beach tide chart for Monday, May 18, 2026
Newport Beach tides for May 18th, the sunrise is 5:48am-7:47pm and the tide times are L 5:26am -1'7" H 11:58am 3'6" L 4:26pm 2'0" H 10:39pm 6'5" .

Newport Beach Tide Chart for (Tue) May 19, 2026

Newport Beach tide chart for Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Newport Beach tides for May 19th, the sunrise is 5:48am-7:48pm and the tide times are L 6:21am -1'5" H 1:03pm 3'5" L 5:19pm 2'3" H 11:31pm 6'0" .

Newport Beach Tide Chart for (Wed) May 20, 2026

Newport Beach tide chart for Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Newport Beach tides for May 20th, the sunrise is 5:47am-7:49pm and the tide times are L 7:19am -1'1" H 2:14pm 3'5" L 6:28pm 2'6" .

Newport Beach Tide Chart for (Thu) May 21, 2026

Newport Beach tide chart for Thursday, May 21, 2026
Newport Beach tides for May 21st, the sunrise is 5:47am-7:49pm and the tide times are H 12:31am 5'5" L 8:21am -0'8" H 3:26pm 3'7" L 7:59pm 2'7" .

Newport Beach Tide Chart for (Fri) May 22, 2026

Newport Beach tide chart for Friday, May 22, 2026
Newport Beach tides for May 22nd, the sunrise is 5:46am-7:50pm and the tide times are H 1:41am 4'10" L 9:24am -0'4" H 4:27pm 3'11" L 9:43pm 2'5" .

Newport Beach Tide Chart for (Sat) May 23, 2026

Newport Beach tide chart for Saturday, May 23, 2026
Newport Beach tides for May 23rd, the sunrise is 5:45am-7:51pm and the tide times are H 3:04am 4'3" L 10:23am 0'0" H 5:17pm 4'3" L 11:15pm 1'11" .

Newport Beach Tide Chart for (Sun) May 24, 2026

Newport Beach tide chart for Sunday, May 24, 2026
Newport Beach tides for May 24th, the sunrise is 5:45am-7:51pm and the tide times are H 4:31am 3'10" L 11:15am 0'5" H 5:58pm 4'8" .

Newport Beach Tide Chart for (Mon) May 25, 2026

Newport Beach tide chart for Monday, May 25, 2026
Newport Beach tides for May 25th, the sunrise is 5:45am-7:52pm and the tide times are L 12:26am 1'4" H 5:52am 3'7" L 12:00pm 0'9" H 6:33pm 4'11" .

Newport Beach Tide Chart for (Tue) May 26, 2026

Newport Beach tide chart for Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Newport Beach tides for May 26th, the sunrise is 5:44am-7:53pm and the tide times are L 1:21am 0'9" H 7:02am 3'5" L 12:39pm 1'2" H 7:03pm 5'3" .

Newport Beach Tide Chart for (Wed) May 27, 2026

Newport Beach tide chart for Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Newport Beach tides for May 27th, the sunrise is 5:44am-7:53pm and the tide times are L 2:07am 0'2" H 8:01am 3'4" L 1:13pm 1'6" H 7:31pm 5'5" .

Newport Beach Tide Chart for (Thu) May 28, 2026

Newport Beach tide chart for Thursday, May 28, 2026
Newport Beach tides for May 28th, the sunrise is 5:43am-7:54pm and the tide times are L 2:46am -0'1" H 8:52am 3'4" L 1:43pm 1'9" H 7:58pm 5'6" .

Newport Beach Tide Chart for (Fri) May 29, 2026

Newport Beach tide chart for Friday, May 29, 2026
Newport Beach tides for May 29th, the sunrise is 5:43am-7:55pm and the tide times are L 3:21am -0'4" H 9:37am 3'3" L 2:12pm 2'0" H 8:25pm 5'7" .

Newport Beach Tide Chart for (Sat) May 30, 2026

Newport Beach tide chart for Saturday, May 30, 2026
Newport Beach tides for May 30th, the sunrise is 5:43am-7:55pm and the tide times are L 3:55am -0'6" H 10:18am 3'3" L 2:40pm 2'2" H 8:53pm 5'7" .

Newport Beach Tide Chart for (Sun) May 31, 2026

Newport Beach tide chart for Sunday, May 31, 2026
Newport Beach tides for May 31st, the sunrise is 5:42am-7:56pm and the tide times are L 4:29am -0'7" H 10:58am 3'3" L 3:09pm 2'4" H 9:22pm 5'7" .

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Newport Beach Tide Table for May 2026

View tide tables in a column-row format below, with a "diff" column to spot large tide height swings—great for anglers. Scroll down for a textual format, ideal for reading or sharing.

- diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Sun Moon
5/1 N/A L -0'5" 4:02AM 4'0" H 3'7" 10:08AM 2'0" L 1'6" 3:15PM 3'11" H 5'6" 9:21PM 6'0" 06:02-19:34 20:00-05:41
5/2 6'0" L -0'6" 4:36AM 3'10" H 3'4" 10:49AM 1'6" L 1'10" 3:37PM 3'7" H 5'5" 9:46PM 5'10" 06:01-19:35 21:00-06:14
5/3 5'10" L -0'5" 5:12AM 3'7" H 3'2" 11:32AM 1'0" L 2'1" 3:59PM 3'2" H 5'3" 10:12PM 5'7" 06:00-19:36 21:58-06:52
5/4 5'7" L -0'3" 5:51AM 3'3" H 2'11" 12:22PM 0'7" L 2'4" 4:21PM 2'9" H 5'1" 10:41PM 5'2" 06:00-19:37 22:53-07:36
5/5 5'2" L -0'0" 6:35AM 2'10" H 2'9" 1:27PM 0'3" L 2'6" 4:41PM 2'3" H 4'9" 11:15PM 4'8" 05:59-19:37 23:42-08:25
5/6 4'8" L 0'1" 7:28AM 2'7" H 2'9" 3:06PM 0'0" L 2'9" 4:56PM 1'9" H 4'6" 11:55PM 4'2" 05:58-19:38 00:00-09:20
5/7 4'2" L 0'3" 8:29AM 3'10" - - - - - - - - - - - - 05:57-19:39 00:27-10:18
5/8 3'10" H 4'2" 12:52AM 3'9" L 0'4" 9:34AM 2'9" H 3'2" 5:40PM 0'1" L 3'1" 8:46PM 0'9" 05:56-19:40 01:05-11:18
5/9 0'9" H 3'10" 2:15AM 3'5" L 0'5" 10:31AM 3'1" H 3'6" 5:54PM 0'9" L 2'9" 10:51PM 0'11" 05:55-19:40 01:39-12:19
5/10 0'11" H 3'8" 3:52AM 3'2" L 0'5" 11:18AM 3'5" H 3'10" 6:11PM 0'2" - - - - 05:54-19:41 02:09-13:20
5/11 0'2" H 3'8" 5:13AM 3'1" L 0'6" 11:58AM 3'9" H 4'4" 6:31PM 2'11" - - - - 05:53-19:42 02:37-14:21
5/12 2'11" L 1'5" 12:49AM 2'3" H 3'9" 6:20AM 3'0" L 0'8" 12:33PM 4'2" H 4'10" 6:55PM 4'3" 05:53-19:43 03:05-15:25
5/13 4'3" L 0'7" 1:34AM 3'2" H 3'9" 7:20AM 2'11" L 0'10" 1:08PM 4'7" H 5'5" 7:22PM 5'7" 05:52-19:43 03:33-16:31
5/14 5'7" L -0'2" 2:17AM 4'0" H 3'10" 8:15AM 2'9" L 1'0" 1:43PM 4'10" H 5'11" 7:54PM 6'9" 05:51-19:44 04:03-17:41
5/15 6'9" L -0'10" 3:01AM 4'8" H 3'9" 9:09AM 2'6" L 1'3" 2:20PM 5'0" H 6'4" 8:29PM 7'8" 05:50-19:45 04:38-18:55
5/16 7'8" L -1'4" 3:47AM 5'1" H 3'9" 10:03AM 2'2" L 1'6" 2:58PM 5'0" H 6'7" 9:09PM 8'2" 05:50-19:46 05:20-20:12
5/17 8'2" L -1'7" 4:35AM 5'3" H 3'7" 10:58AM 1'9" L 1'9" 3:40PM 4'9" H 6'7" 9:52PM 8'2" 05:49-19:46 06:11-21:27
5/18 8'2" L -1'7" 5:26AM 5'1" H 3'6" 11:58AM 1'5" L 2'0" 4:26PM 4'4" H 6'5" 10:39PM 7'10" 05:48-19:47 07:11-22:36
5/19 7'10" L -1'5" 6:21AM 4'10" H 3'5" 1:03PM 1'1" L 2'3" 5:19PM 3'8" H 6'0" 11:31PM 7'1" 05:48-19:48 08:21-23:33
5/20 7'1" L -1'1" 7:19AM 4'6" H 3'5" 2:14PM 0'10" L 2'6" 6:28PM 2'10" - - - - 05:47-19:49 09:33-00:00
5/21 2'10" H 5'5" 12:31AM 6'2" L -0'8" 8:21AM 4'4" H 3'7" 3:26PM 0'11" L 2'7" 7:59PM 2'2" 05:47-19:49 10:45-00:20
5/22 2'2" H 4'10" 1:41AM 5'2" L -0'4" 9:24AM 4'3" H 3'11" 4:27PM 1'5" L 2'5" 9:43PM 1'9" 05:46-19:50 11:54-00:58
5/23 1'9" H 4'3" 3:04AM 4'2" L 0'0" 10:23AM 4'3" H 4'3" 5:17PM 2'4" L 1'11" 11:15PM 1'10" 05:45-19:51 12:58-01:30
5/24 1'10" H 3'10" 4:31AM 3'5" L 0'5" 11:15AM 4'3" H 4'8" 5:58PM 3'3" - - - - 05:45-19:51 13:59-01:58
5/25 3'3" L 1'4" 12:26AM 2'2" H 3'7" 5:52AM 2'9" L 0'9" 12:00PM 4'2" H 4'11" 6:33PM 4'2" 05:45-19:52 14:58-02:24
5/26 4'2" L 0'9" 1:21AM 2'8" H 3'5" 7:02AM 2'3" L 1'2" 12:39PM 4'0" H 5'3" 7:03PM 5'0" 05:44-19:53 15:56-02:49
5/27 5'0" L 0'2" 2:07AM 3'1" H 3'4" 8:01AM 1'10" L 1'6" 1:13PM 3'10" H 5'5" 7:31PM 5'7" 05:44-19:53 16:55-03:15
5/28 5'7" L -0'1" 2:46AM 3'6" H 3'4" 8:52AM 1'6" L 1'9" 1:43PM 3'8" H 5'6" 7:58PM 5'11" 05:43-19:54 17:53-03:44
5/29 5'11" L -0'4" 3:21AM 3'8" H 3'3" 9:37AM 1'3" L 2'0" 2:12PM 3'6" H 5'7" 8:25PM 6'2" 05:43-19:55 18:53-04:15
5/30 6'2" L -0'6" 3:55AM 3'10" H 3'3" 10:18AM 1'0" L 2'2" 2:40PM 3'5" H 5'7" 8:53PM 6'3" 05:43-19:55 19:51-04:52
5/31 6'3" L -0'7" 4:29AM 3'10" H 3'3" 10:58AM 0'11" L 2'4" 3:09PM 3'3" H 5'7" 9:22PM N/A 05:42-19:56 20:47-05:33

Newport Beach Textual Tide Table for May 2026


May 1st (Fri)
the sunrise is 6:02am-7:34pm and the tide times are L 4:02am -0'5" H 10:08am 3'7" L 3:15pm 1'6" H 9:21pm 5'6" .
May 2nd (Sat)
the sunrise is 6:01am-7:35pm and the tide times are L 4:36am -0'6" H 10:49am 3'4" L 3:37pm 1'10" H 9:46pm 5'5" .
May 3rd (Sun)
the sunrise is 6:00am-7:36pm and the tide times are L 5:12am -0'5" H 11:32am 3'2" L 3:59pm 2'1" H 10:12pm 5'3" .
May 4th (Mon)
the sunrise is 6:00am-7:37pm and the tide times are L 5:51am -0'3" H 12:22pm 2'11" L 4:21pm 2'4" H 10:41pm 5'1" .
May 5th (Tue)
the sunrise is 5:59am-7:37pm and the tide times are L 6:35am -0'0" H 1:27pm 2'9" L 4:41pm 2'6" H 11:15pm 4'9" .
May 6th (Wed)
the sunrise is 5:58am-7:38pm and the tide times are L 7:28am 0'1" H 3:06pm 2'9" L 4:56pm 2'9" H 11:55pm 4'6" .
May 7th (Thu)
the sunrise is 5:57am-7:39pm and the tide times are L 8:29am 0'3" .
May 8th (Fri)
the sunrise is 5:56am-7:40pm and the tide times are H 12:52am 4'2" L 9:34am 0'4" H 5:40pm 3'2" L 8:46pm 3'1" .
May 9th (Sat)
the sunrise is 5:55am-7:40pm and the tide times are H 2:15am 3'10" L 10:31am 0'5" H 5:54pm 3'6" L 10:51pm 2'9" .
May 10th (Sun)
the sunrise is 5:54am-7:41pm and the tide times are H 3:52am 3'8" L 11:18am 0'5" H 6:11pm 3'10" .
May 11th (Mon)
the sunrise is 5:53am-7:42pm and the tide times are L 12:00am 2'1" H 5:13am 3'8" L 11:58am 0'6" H 6:31pm 4'4" .
May 12th (Tue)
the sunrise is 5:53am-7:43pm and the tide times are L 12:49am 1'5" H 6:20am 3'9" L 12:33pm 0'8" H 6:55pm 4'10" .
May 13th (Wed)
the sunrise is 5:52am-7:43pm and the tide times are L 1:34am 0'7" H 7:20am 3'9" L 1:08pm 0'10" H 7:22pm 5'5" .
May 14th (Thu)
the sunrise is 5:51am-7:44pm and the tide times are L 2:17am -0'2" H 8:15am 3'10" L 1:43pm 1'0" H 7:54pm 5'11" .
May 15th (Fri)
the sunrise is 5:50am-7:45pm and the tide times are L 3:01am -0'10" H 9:09am 3'9" L 2:20pm 1'3" H 8:29pm 6'4" .
May 16th (Sat)
the sunrise is 5:50am-7:46pm and the tide times are L 3:47am -1'4" H 10:03am 3'9" L 2:58pm 1'6" H 9:09pm 6'7" .
May 17th (Sun)
the sunrise is 5:49am-7:46pm and the tide times are L 4:35am -1'7" H 10:58am 3'7" L 3:40pm 1'9" H 9:52pm 6'7" .
May 18th (Mon)
the sunrise is 5:48am-7:47pm and the tide times are L 5:26am -1'7" H 11:58am 3'6" L 4:26pm 2'0" H 10:39pm 6'5" .
May 19th (Tue)
the sunrise is 5:48am-7:48pm and the tide times are L 6:21am -1'5" H 1:03pm 3'5" L 5:19pm 2'3" H 11:31pm 6'0" .
May 20th (Wed)
the sunrise is 5:47am-7:49pm and the tide times are L 7:19am -1'1" H 2:14pm 3'5" L 6:28pm 2'6" .
May 21st (Thu)
the sunrise is 5:47am-7:49pm and the tide times are H 12:31am 5'5" L 8:21am -0'8" H 3:26pm 3'7" L 7:59pm 2'7" .
May 22nd (Fri)
the sunrise is 5:46am-7:50pm and the tide times are H 1:41am 4'10" L 9:24am -0'4" H 4:27pm 3'11" L 9:43pm 2'5" .
May 23rd (Sat)
the sunrise is 5:45am-7:51pm and the tide times are H 3:04am 4'3" L 10:23am 0'0" H 5:17pm 4'3" L 11:15pm 1'11" .
May 24th (Sun)
the sunrise is 5:45am-7:51pm and the tide times are H 4:31am 3'10" L 11:15am 0'5" H 5:58pm 4'8" .
May 25th (Mon)
the sunrise is 5:45am-7:52pm and the tide times are L 12:26am 1'4" H 5:52am 3'7" L 12:00pm 0'9" H 6:33pm 4'11" .
May 26th (Tue)
the sunrise is 5:44am-7:53pm and the tide times are L 1:21am 0'9" H 7:02am 3'5" L 12:39pm 1'2" H 7:03pm 5'3" .
May 27th (Wed)
the sunrise is 5:44am-7:53pm and the tide times are L 2:07am 0'2" H 8:01am 3'4" L 1:13pm 1'6" H 7:31pm 5'5" .
May 28th (Thu)
the sunrise is 5:43am-7:54pm and the tide times are L 2:46am -0'1" H 8:52am 3'4" L 1:43pm 1'9" H 7:58pm 5'6" .
May 29th (Fri)
the sunrise is 5:43am-7:55pm and the tide times are L 3:21am -0'4" H 9:37am 3'3" L 2:12pm 2'0" H 8:25pm 5'7" .
May 30th (Sat)
the sunrise is 5:43am-7:55pm and the tide times are L 3:55am -0'6" H 10:18am 3'3" L 2:40pm 2'2" H 8:53pm 5'7" .
May 31st (Sun)
the sunrise is 5:42am-7:56pm and the tide times are L 4:29am -0'7" H 10:58am 3'3" L 3:09pm 2'4" H 9:22pm 5'7" .

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NOAA/NWS Forecast for Newport Beach

Last updated: June 4, 2026, 12:07 PM

Marine Forecast (PZZ655)

PZZ655-050400-
Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa
Catalina and Anacapa Islands-
712 AM PDT Thu Jun 4 2026

.TODAY...SE wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt this afternoon.
Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 10 seconds and S 2 ft at
16 seconds. Patchy fog this morning.
.TONIGHT...W wind 5 to 10 kt in the evening, becoming light. Seas
3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 9 seconds and S 2 ft at
18 seconds. Patchy fog.
.FRI...Light winds, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas
3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 10 seconds and SW 3 ft at
16 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft
at 10 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds. Patchy fog.
.SAT...Light winds, becoming S 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas
3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 10 seconds and S 3 ft at
16 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 5 to 10 kt in the evening, becoming light.
Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 9 seconds and S 3 ft at
16 seconds. Patchy fog.
.SUN...Light winds, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas
3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 9 seconds and S 2 ft at
15 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning.
.SUN NIGHT...W wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 9 seconds and S
2 ft at 15 seconds.
.MON...Light winds, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas
3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 9 seconds and S 2 ft at
16 seconds.
.MON NIGHT...W wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 9 seconds and S
3 ft at 17 seconds.

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Land Forecast (CAZ552)

TODAY: Mostly cloudy this morning...becoming mostly sunny. Patchy fog this morning. Highs 70 to 73 at the beaches to 74 to 78 farther inland and near higher coastal terrain. Light winds becoming southwest 10 mph this afternoon.

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy in the evening...becoming mostly cloudy overnight with patchy fog. Lows around 60. Areas of winds south 10 mph in the evening becoming light.

FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy with patchy fog in the morning...becoming mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 73 at the beaches to 74 to 78 farther inland and near higher coastal terrain. Light winds becoming south 10 mph in the afternoon.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy in the evening...becoming mostly cloudy overnight with patchy fog. Lows 57 to 61. Areas of winds south 10 mph in the evening becoming light.

SATURDAY: Cloudy in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Highs around 70 at the beaches to 71 to 75 farther inland and near higher coastal terrain. Areas of winds south to 10 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy in the evening...becoming mostly cloudy. Lows around 60.

SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Highs around 70 at the beaches to 71 to 75 farther inland and near higher coastal terrain.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening...becoming partly cloudy. Lows 56 to 60.

MONDAY: Partly cloudy in the morning...becoming mostly sunny. Highs 69 to 74.

MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening...becoming partly cloudy. Lows around 60.

TUESDAY: Partly cloudy in the morning...becoming mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 73 at the beaches to 73 to 77 farther inland and near higher coastal terrain.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening...becoming partly cloudy. Lows 58 to 62.

WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy. Highs 71 to 76.

Last updated: June 4, 2026, 12:07 PM

Corona del Mar State Beach (Tide Pool)

In Newport Beach (Orange County, about 1 hour from Los Angeles), Corona del Mar State Beach features rocky points and jetty-protected pools at low tide teeming with aggregating anemones, sea stars, hermit crabs, urchins, mussels, small fish, and occasional octopuses. Highly family-friendly with lifeguards, picnic areas, playgrounds, and calm waters; one of the most accessible urban tidepool spots in Southern California. Free street parking nearby - arrive early for minus tides.

Crescent Bay (Tide Pool)

In Laguna Beach (Orange County), Crescent Bay's northern rocky point creates sheltered tide pools at low tide with sea anemones, crabs, small fish, barnacles, and mussels. The crescent-shaped beach and clear waters make it scenic and family-oriented; nearby parks and amenities add convenience. Popular for sunset low-tide visits - water shoes recommended.

Crystal Cove State Park (Tide Pool)

In Laguna Beach (Orange County) within Crystal Cove State Park, the expansive rocky shores and historic district beaches offer vibrant, family-friendly tidepools with dramatic exposures during low tide. Pools harbor sea anemones, colorful sea stars, urchins, crabs, mussels, chitons, limpets, small fish, nudibranchs, and octopus in deeper crevices - plus stunning bluff views and underwater park protection. Highly accessible with parking, trails, beach cottages, ranger-led tours, and nearby tidepool touch tanks at the education center; great for combining exploration with hiking or picnics. Entry fee; minus tides reveal the best - water shoes recommended for rocky terrain.

Little Corona Beach (Tide Pool)

Adjacent to Corona del Mar in Newport Beach (Orange County), Little Corona Beach is a hidden gem cove with excellent, sheltered tide pools at low tide revealing aggregating anemones, sea stars, urchins, hermit crabs, mussels, small fish, and occasional octopuses. Smaller and less crowded than its neighbor; family-friendly with easy access via stairs, clear waters, and nearby parking - perfect for relaxed, intimate low-tide exploration in an urban setting.

Newport Beach (Guide)

Newport Beach features productive fishing for calico bass halibut and mackerel from the Balboa Pier or jetties with favorable tides increasing activity near the entrance. Charters depart from the harbor for offshore adventures. Boating at the entrance and marinas allows bay and ocean exploration. Sandy beaches support shore casting and relaxation. Waterfront trails enhance visits.

Shaws Cove (Tide Pool)

In Laguna Beach (Orange County), Shaw's Cove is a protected, secluded cove renowned for diverse tide pools and excellent snorkeling at low tide, teeming with sea stars, urchins, aggregating anemones, nudibranchs, octopuses, small fish, and hermit crabs in clear waters. A top spot for experienced explorers and families with older kids; stairs access from residential area with limited parking - less crowded than nearby beaches. Protected marine area; minus tides for best viewing - water shoes and caution for waves.

California State Parks

California State Parks and beaches with coastal camping, reservations, day use fees, and famous tidepool locations

CDFW

California Department of Fish and Wildlife with current fishing regulations seasons bag size limits and area specific rules