Costa Mesa, California Weather
Costa Mesa, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Costa Mesa, Orange County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Costa Mesa. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Costa Mesa is published on the John Wayne Orange County International Airport (KSNA) page, 6 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 5 airfields within reach of Costa Mesa have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Costa Mesa: Fullerton Municipal Airport (KFUL) 26 km · Corona Municipal Airport (KAJO) 41 km · Chino Airport (KCNO) 45 km · Riverside Municipal Airport (KRAL) 56 km
Conditions reported at KSNA describe the airfield itself. Weather 6 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Costa Mesa specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa enjoys a sun-drenched setting in Orange County, a landscape shaped by the gentle slopes that lead towards the Pacific. It lies 1.6 miles north-north-east of Newport Beach, CA (from Newport Beach, CA: bearing 21°T), and is situated 7.8 miles south-south-west of Santa Ana. Its history is intertwined with the agricultural bounty of Southern California, once a region of vast citrus groves and fertile farmland that sustained early settlers. The economic pulse of Costa Mesa now beats with a diversified rhythm, encompassing retail centers, professional services, and a burgeoning tech sector, all thriving under the clear, expansive sky. The air here often carries a subtle hint of salt from the nearby coast, a whisper of the ocean’s proximity that influences the very feel of the place. This transformation from agricultural heartland to a modern hub speaks to the region's enduring capacity for growth and reinvention. The cultural character of Costa Mesa is a blend of laid-back coastal living and sophisticated urban amenities, reflecting its dynamic evolution. For those seeking artistic inspiration, the Segerstrom Center for the Arts stands as a beacon, offering world-class performances and exhibitions. The natural beauty of nearby beaches provides an ever-present escape, a place where the endless stretch of sand meets the vast blue horizon. While no single university dominates, several esteemed institutions of higher learning are within easy reach, drawing bright minds to the area. The spirit of Costa Mesa is perhaps best captured by its independent eateries and vibrant street art, a testament to its creative energy and independent flair, a place where individuals like Gwen Stefani have found stages for their artistic journeys.
Live animated radar for Costa Mesa and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Costa Mesa, Orange County, California |
| Coordinates | 33.641132°N, 117.918669°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 92627, 92626, 92628 |
| Area Code | 949 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Costa Mesa, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Costa Mesa, California, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Costa Mesa includes coordinates 33.641132°N, 117.918669°W, situated in Orange County. ZIP code 92627, 92626, 92628. Telephone area code: 949. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
