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Extreme
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Newport Beach – West
Newport Beach Lifeguards protect this 1.75-mile stretch of beach with 15 lifeguard towers (staffed seasonally), patrol trucks, and rescue boats.
West Newport is known for its lively beaches as well as some of the most famous surf breaks in Newport Beach: Blackies, The “Jetties” (or rock groins), and the Santa Ana River.
Please call us at 949-644-3047 or check in with a lifeguard if you have questions about West Newport. Swim near a lifeguard!
amenities
Metered Parking
Restaurants Nearby
Restrooms
Showers
activities
Biking
Swimming
Volleyball
prohibitions
No Alcohol
No Amplified Music
No Camping
No Cars on Sand
No Pier Jumping
No Fireworks
No Smoking
hazards
Heavy Shore Break
High Surf
Jellyfish
Slippery Rocks
Strong Currents
Wave Strength
Caution
There is always aquatic risk. Please check in with a lifeguard prior to swimming. Our department determines aquatic risk factors based on ocean conditions.
Stingray Activity
Unavailable
High Stingray Activity
The stingray activity is determined by how many people have been stung by stingrays on that day. When more than two beachgoers have been stung by a stingray at the same tower location a purple indicator will appear in front of the tower. The stingray activity dial adjusts based on the total stingray incidents for the entire beach.