Where is Lower Newport Bay?

Lower Newport Bay is a bay in California.

What is the water temperature at Lower Newport Bay?

As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Lower Newport Bay in California is 73°F (23°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46253, 16.1 miles away.

Updated June 9, 2026

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Lower Newport Bay

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Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy 46253, as of Aug 23, 3:56 AM UTC
No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).

Water temp

73°F

23°C

Official advisories

Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.

Live data from NOAA buoy 46253 (16.1 mi away), as of Aug 23, 3:56 AM UTC.

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Weather at Lower Newport Bay

H: 88° L: 67°

Clear

71°

Feels like 74°

Precipitation

11%

Humidity

90%

Wind

6 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🏊Cool but swimmable

12 AM

69°

3 AM

69°

6 AM

67°

9 AM

75°

12 PM

87°

3 PM

88°

6 PM

81°

9 PM

71°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lower Newport Bay?: Lower Newport Bay is a bay in California.
What is the water temperature at Lower Newport Bay?: As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Lower Newport Bay in California is 73°F (23°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46253, 16.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Lower Newport Bay?: Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 23, 2026.

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