Newport Beach or San Clemente Beach today?
Newport Beach, California · San Clemente, California — 36 km apart
Updated 1:00 AM PDT
95Newport Beach
vs
95San Clemente Beach
Too close to call today. Newport Beach scores 95 and San Clemente Beach scores 95, 36 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 36 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 | Newport Beach | San Clemente 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 | Newport Beach | San Clemente Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 73°F | 73°F |
| Wave height | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft |
| Air temperature | 61°F | 59°F |
| Wind | 2 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 4:20 AM | Low 4:07 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 Newport Beach or San Clemente 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 Newport Beach and San Clemente Beach?
About 36 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.