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

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Newport Beach Tide Table for August 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
8/1 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
8/2 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
8/3 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
8/4 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
8/5 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
8/6 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
8/7 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
8/8 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
8/9 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
8/10 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
8/11 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
8/12 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
8/13 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
8/14 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
8/15 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
8/16 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
8/17 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
8/18 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
8/19 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
8/20 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
8/21 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
8/22 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
8/23 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
8/24 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
8/25 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
8/26 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
8/27 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
8/28 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
8/29 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
8/30 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
8/31 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 August 2027


Aug 1st (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"
Aug 2nd (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"
Aug 3rd (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"
Aug 4th (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"
Aug 5th (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"
Aug 6th (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"
Aug 7th (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"
Aug 8th (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"
Aug 9th (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"
Aug 10th (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"
Aug 11th (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"
Aug 12th (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"
Aug 13th (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"
Aug 14th (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"
Aug 15th (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"
Aug 16th (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"
Aug 17th (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"
Aug 18th (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"
Aug 19th (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"
Aug 20th (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"
Aug 21st (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"
Aug 22nd (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"
Aug 23rd (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"
Aug 24th (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"
Aug 25th (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"
Aug 26th (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"
Aug 27th (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"
Aug 28th (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"
Aug 29th (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"
Aug 30th (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"
Aug 31st (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"

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NOAA/NWS Forecast for Newport Beach | Beach Hazards Statement

Last updated: June 8, 2026, 12:07 AM

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 7 at 8:59PM PDT until June 11 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...South swell from 190 degrees with a period of 18 to 19
seconds will generate surf of 4 to 7 feet with sets up to 8
feet. High rip current risk.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County
Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...From late Monday night through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous swimming conditions and a high rip current
risk. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help.
Remain calm and do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while
waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current,
SWIM PARALLEL TO SHORE and back toward the beach when
possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip
current as you will tire quickly.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest surf will be at south-facing
beaches and peak Tuesday and Wednesday. Swell and surf will
slowly subside beginning Thursday with a shorter period, but
will remain elevated into Friday.

Effective: June 8, 2026, 3:59 AM

Expires: June 8, 2026, 1:15 PM

Marine Forecast (PZZ655)

PZZ655-081545-
Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa
Catalina and Anacapa Islands-
823 PM PDT Sun Jun 7 2026

.TONIGHT...W wind 10 to 15 kt this evening, becoming light. Seas
3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 9 seconds and S 2 ft at
15 seconds.
.MON...Light winds, becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas
3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at
16 seconds.
.MON NIGHT...W wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming SE 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 8 seconds and S
3 ft at 17 seconds. Patchy fog in the evening.
.TUE...Light winds, 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 20 kt, becoming S 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 9 seconds and S
3 ft at 19 seconds. Patchy fog after midnight.
.WED...SE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at
10 seconds and S 3 ft at 17 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning.
.WED NIGHT...SW wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming SE after midnight. Seas
3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 10 seconds and S 3 ft at
17 seconds.
.THU...SE wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming S in the afternoon. Seas 3 to
5 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 10 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 5 to 10 kt in the evening, becoming light.
Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 10 seconds and S 3 ft at
15 seconds.
.FRI...Light winds, becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas
2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 6 seconds, W 2 ft at 10 seconds
and S 3 ft at 14 seconds.
.FRI NIGHT...W wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 5 seconds, W 2 ft
at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 14 seconds.

$$

Land Forecast (CAZ552)

TODAY: Mostly cloudy this morning...becoming mostly sunny. Highs around 70 at the beaches to 71 to 75 farther inland and near higher coastal terrain. Light winds becoming southwest 10 mph this afternoon.

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

TUESDAY: Partly cloudy with patchy fog in the morning... becoming mostly sunny. Highs 71 to 75 at the beaches to 75 to 79 farther inland and near higher coastal terrain. Light winds becoming southwest 10 mph in the afternoon.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening...becoming partly cloudy overnight with patchy fog. Lows 60 to 64. Areas of winds southwest 10 mph in the evening becoming light.

WEDNESDAY: Patchy fog in the morning. Partly cloudy. Highs 71 to 74 at the beaches to 75 to 79 farther inland and near higher coastal terrain. Areas of winds south to 10 mph.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening...becoming partly cloudy overnight with patchy fog. Lows 60 to 64.

THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy with patchy fog in the morning... becoming partly cloudy. Highs 72 to 75 at the beaches to 74 to 79 farther inland and near higher coastal terrain.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows 61 to 64.

FRIDAY: Partly cloudy. Highs 75 to 80.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening...becoming partly cloudy. Lows 61 to 65.

SATURDAY: Partly cloudy. Highs 74 to 79.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening...becoming partly cloudy. Lows 61 to 64.

SUNDAY: Partly cloudy. Highs 73 to 78.

Last updated: June 8, 2026, 12:07 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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