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Balboa Beach
Beach · Newport Beach, California
Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 71°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 swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy 46285, as of Aug 22, 5:56 AM UTC
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
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Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.
Live data from NOAA buoy 46285 (16.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 5:56 AM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balboa Beach?
- Balboa Beach is a beach in Newport Beach, California.
- What is the water temperature at Balboa Beach?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Balboa Beach in Newport Beach, California is 71°F (22°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46285, 16.1 miles away.
- Can you swim at Balboa Beach?
- Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Balboa Beach rated?
- Balboa Beach in Newport Beach, California has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 166 reviews.
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