Newport Beach or San Clemente Beach today?
Newport Beach, California · San Clemente, California — 36 km apart
Updated 4:03 AM PDT
97Newport Beach
vs
97San Clemente Beach
Too close to call today. Newport Beach scores 97 and San Clemente Beach scores 97, 36 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Newport Beach for swimming, families with kids — swimming 83 vs 76.
- Go to San Clemente Beach for walking & shelling, surfing — walking & shelling 88 vs 83.
| Activity | Newport Beach | San Clemente Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 83 | 76 | Newport Beach |
| Families with kids | 79 | 70 | Newport Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 83 | 88 | San Clemente Beach |
| Surfing | 82 | 91 | San Clemente Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Newport Beach | San Clemente Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 75°F | 76°F |
| Wave height | 3.5 ft | 3.6 ft |
| Air temperature | 72°F | 71°F |
| Wind | 2 mph | 2 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 4:09 AM | High 10:01 AM |
| Water quality | Graded A+ | 50–97, varies along the beach |
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 (97 and 97), 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.
Which is better with kids, Newport Beach or San Clemente Beach?
Newport Beach today — 79 against 70 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.