Newport Beach Tides January 2027 | Tide Charts & Tables | California Coast South, CA

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Newport Beach Tide Table for January 2027

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
1/1 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/2 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/3 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/4 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/5 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/6 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/7 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/8 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/9 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/10 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/11 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/12 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/13 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/14 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/15 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/16 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/17 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/18 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/19 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/20 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/21 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/22 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/23 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/24 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/25 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/26 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/27 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/28 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/29 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/30 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/31 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM N/A 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11

Newport Beach Textual Tide Table for January 2027


Jan 1st (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 2nd (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 3rd (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 4th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 5th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 6th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 7th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 8th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 9th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 10th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 11th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 12th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 13th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 14th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 15th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 16th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 17th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 18th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 19th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 20th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 21st (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 22nd (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 23rd (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 24th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 25th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 26th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 27th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 28th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 29th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 30th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 31st (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"

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NOAA/NWS Forecast for Newport Beach

Last updated: June 6, 2026, 6:07 AM

Marine Forecast (PZZ655)

PZZ655-062130-
Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa
Catalina and Anacapa Islands-
203 AM PDT Sat Jun 6 2026

.TODAY...Light winds, becoming SW to W 5 to 10 kt this afternoon.
Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 11 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 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 10 seconds and S 2 ft at
16 seconds. Patchy fog.
.SUN...Light winds, becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas
3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 10 seconds and S 2 ft at
15 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning.
.SUN NIGHT...W wind 10 to 15 kt in the evening, becoming light.
Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 9 seconds and S 2 ft at
15 seconds. Patchy fog after midnight.
.MON...Light winds, becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas
3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 9 seconds and S 2 ft at
16 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning.
.MON NIGHT...W wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming E to SE 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft, building to 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail:
W 4 ft at 9 seconds and S 3 ft at 18 seconds.
.TUE...E to SE wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 9 seconds and
S 3 ft at 19 seconds.
.TUE NIGHT...W wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming E to SE 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 9 seconds and
S 3 ft at 18 seconds.
.WED...E to SE wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 9 seconds and
S 3 ft at 17 seconds.
.WED NIGHT...W wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming E to SE 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 9 seconds and
S 3 ft at 17 seconds.

$$

Land Forecast (CAZ552)

TODAY: Cloudy this morning...becoming mostly cloudy. Highs around 69 at the beaches to 70 to 74 farther inland and near higher coastal terrain. Areas of winds south 10 mph.

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Lows around 60. Areas of winds south 10 mph in the evening becoming light.

SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning...becoming mostly sunny. Highs around 69 at the beaches to 70 to 74 farther inland and near higher coastal terrain. Light winds becoming southwest 10 mph in the afternoon.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening...becoming partly cloudy overnight with patchy fog. Lows around 60. Areas of winds southwest 10 mph in the evening becoming light.

MONDAY: Patchy fog in the morning. Partly cloudy. Highs around 70 at the beaches to 72 to 76 farther inland and near higher coastal terrain. Areas of winds south to 10 mph.

MONDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog overnight. Lows around 60.

TUESDAY: Patchy fog in the morning. Partly cloudy. Highs 69 to 72 at the beaches to 72 to 76 farther inland and near higher coastal terrain.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Clear in the evening...becoming partly cloudy. Lows 59 to 63.

WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Highs 72 to 77.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening...becoming partly cloudy. Lows 59 to 63.

THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Highs 72 to 77.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening...becoming partly cloudy. Lows 59 to 63.

FRIDAY: Partly cloudy. Highs 72 to 77.

Last updated: June 6, 2026, 6:07 AM

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.

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