Huntington Beach or Newport Beach today?
Huntington Beach, California · Newport Beach, California — 8 km apart
Updated 1:00 AM PDT
95Huntington Beach
vs
95Newport Beach
Too close to call today. Huntington Beach scores 95 and Newport Beach scores 95 — 8 km apart and sharing the same weather, so pick on what you want to do.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 8 km apart they are drawing on the same weather and swell, so the deciding factor is the beach itself: parking, crowds, and what you want from the day.
| Activity | Huntington Beach | Newport Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 73 | 73 | tie |
| Families with kids | 67 | 67 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 72 | 72 | tie |
| Surfing | 94 | 94 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Huntington Beach | Newport Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 73°F | 73°F |
| Wave height | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft |
| Air temperature | 59°F | 61°F |
| Wind | 5 mph | 2 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 4:20 AM | Low 4:20 AM |
| Water quality | Graded A+ | Graded A+ |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Huntington Beach or Newport Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (95 and 95), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Huntington Beach and Newport Beach?
About 8 km in a straight line. Close enough that they usually share weather and swell, so the difference is often in the shape of the beach rather than the forecast.