Long Beach or Newport Beach today?
Long Beach, California · Newport Beach, California — 29 km apart
Updated 1:00 AM PDT
95Long Beach
vs
95Newport Beach
Too close to call today. Long Beach scores 95 and Newport Beach scores 95, 29 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Long Beach for families with kids — families with kids 71 vs 67.
- Go to Newport Beach for surfing — surfing 94 vs 84.
| Activity | Long Beach | Newport Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 71 | 73 | tie |
| Families with kids | 71 | 67 | Long Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 72 | 72 | tie |
| Surfing | 84 | 94 | Newport Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Long Beach | Newport Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 72°F | 73°F |
| Wave height | 3.4 ft | 3.9 ft |
| Air temperature | 58°F | 61°F |
| Wind | 5 mph | 2 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 4:25 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 Long 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 Long Beach and Newport Beach?
About 29 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.
Which is better with kids, Long Beach or Newport Beach?
Long Beach today — 71 against 67 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.