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Newport Point (The Wedge)

Infamous mutant shore break wave. Swells refract off the jetty creating a wedging peak. Extremely dangerous. Bodyboarding and bodysurfing mecca.

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

S, SW

Swell Size

4–15 ft

Tide

high tide

Wind

offshore (NE)

Season

summer

Skill Level

Expert

Location

County

Orange County

Region

Newport Beach

Coordinates

33.5930, -117.8825

NOAA Buoy

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