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Newport Beach
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 74°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 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy 46253, as of Aug 22, 4:56 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 46253 (15.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:56 AM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newport Beach?
- Newport Beach is a beach in Newport Beach, California.
- What is the water temperature at Newport Beach?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Newport Beach in Newport Beach, California is 74°F (23°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46253, 15.2 miles away.
- Can you swim at Newport Beach?
- Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Newport Beach rated?
- Newport Beach in Newport Beach, California has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 184 reviews.
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- ›Check for lifeguard schedules and swim only in designated areas
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