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

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


Oct 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"
Oct 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"
Oct 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"
Oct 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"
Oct 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"
Oct 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"
Oct 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"
Oct 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"
Oct 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"
Oct 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"
Oct 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"
Oct 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"
Oct 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"
Oct 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"
Oct 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"
Oct 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"
Oct 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"
Oct 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"
Oct 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"
Oct 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"
Oct 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"
Oct 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"
Oct 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"
Oct 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"
Oct 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"
Oct 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"
Oct 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"
Oct 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"
Oct 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"
Oct 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"
Oct 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 | Beach Hazards Statement

Last updated: June 13, 2026, 12:06 AM

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 12 at 9:33PM PDT until June 15 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...South swell from 190 degrees with a period of 14 to 16
seconds will generate surf of 3 to 6 feet with sets up to 7 feet
along south-facing beaches. High rip current risk. San Diego
County Surf will be slightly lower, but hazardous swimming
conditions with high rip current and longshore current risk will
still exist.

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

* WHEN...From late tonight through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous swimming conditions with high rip current
and longshore 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.

Effective: June 13, 2026, 4:33 AM

Expires: June 13, 2026, 1:30 PM

Marine Forecast (PZZ655)

PZZ655-131600-
Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa
Catalina and Anacapa Islands-
822 PM PDT Fri Jun 12 2026

.TONIGHT...W wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt nearshore,
becoming 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W
3 ft at 5 seconds and S 2 ft at 14 seconds. Patchy fog.
.SAT...Light winds, becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas
2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 5 seconds and S 2 ft at
15 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning.
.SAT NIGHT...W wind 10 to 20 kt, becoming 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 5 seconds and S
3 ft at 15 seconds. Patchy fog.
.SUN...Light winds, becoming W 10 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas
3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 5 seconds and S 3 ft at
14 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning.
.SUN NIGHT...W wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W
3 ft at 5 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. Patchy fog.
.MON...W wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming 10 to 20 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 5 seconds and S 2 ft at
15 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning.
.MON NIGHT...W wind 15 to 20 kt, becoming 10 to 15 kt after
midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 5 seconds and S
2 ft at 15 seconds.
.TUE...W wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 5 seconds and S 2 ft at
16 seconds.
.TUE NIGHT...W wind 10 to 20 kt, becoming 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 5 seconds and S
3 ft at 16 seconds.
.WED...W wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 6 seconds and S 3 ft at
16 seconds.
.WED NIGHT...W wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 5 seconds and S
3 ft at 15 seconds.

$$

Land Forecast (CAZ552)

TODAY: Partly cloudy with patchy fog this morning...becoming mostly sunny. Highs 72 to 77 at the beaches to 79 to 84 farther inland and near higher coastal terrain. Areas of winds west to 10 mph...becoming 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog overnight. Lows 62 to 65. Areas of winds west 10 to 15 mph in the evening becoming light.

SATURDAY: Partly cloudy in the morning...becoming mostly sunny. Highs 72 to 75 at the beaches to 76 to 80 farther inland and near higher coastal terrain. Areas of winds west to 10 mph...becoming 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening...becoming partly cloudy overnight with patchy fog. Lows 62 to 65. Areas of winds west 10 mph in the evening becoming light.

SUNDAY: Partly cloudy with patchy fog in the morning...becoming mostly sunny. Highs 72 to 75 at the beaches to 76 to 79 farther inland and near higher coastal terrain. Areas of winds west to 10 mph...becoming 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening...becoming partly cloudy overnight with patchy fog. Lows 62 to 65.

MONDAY: Mostly cloudy with patchy fog in the morning...becoming mostly sunny. Highs around 73 at the beaches to 74 to 79 farther inland and near higher coastal terrain.

MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening...becoming partly cloudy overnight with patchy fog. Lows 61 to 65.

TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy with patchy fog in the morning... becoming mostly sunny. Highs around 72 at the beaches to 74 to 78 farther inland and near higher coastal terrain.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening...becoming partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 64.

WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Highs 71 to 76.

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

THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Highs around 71 at the beaches to 72 to 75 farther inland and near higher coastal terrain.

Last updated: June 13, 2026, 12:06 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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