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Newport Beach unfurls along the Pacific coast, a sun-drenched stretch where the land meets the sea in a perpetual dance of sand and surf. It lies 1.6 miles south-south-west of Costa Mesa, CA (from Costa Mesa, CA: bearing 201°T), and is situated 9.4 miles south-south-west of Santa Ana. The coastline here is a broad, inviting arm, characterized by wide, golden beaches that shimmer under a sky often painted with the soft hues of a Mediterranean climate. Gentle breezes, carrying the briny tang of the ocean, rustle through the palm trees that line the promenades, their fronds a dark green against the cerulean expanse. Inland, the terrain rises subtly, revealing glimpses of affluent neighborhoods and verdant hillsides, a stark yet harmonious contrast to the immediate, exhilarating proximity of the vast, restless ocean. The very air seems to hum with a quiet energy, a blend of the natural world's enduring power and the vibrant pulse of human endeavor. This stretch of Orange County has a history as rich and varied as its landscape, evolving from its early days as a harbor for shipping and agriculture into the sophisticated coastal resort it is today. The deep, protected harbor, a defining feature of Newport Beach, once facilitated the export of lima beans and citrus, industries that laid the foundation for the area's prosperity. Today, the local economy thrives on tourism, luxury real estate, and a thriving maritime industry, evident in the countless yachts bobbing in the water and the bustling waterfront businesses. Notable landmarks like the Balboa Peninsula, with its iconic Ferris wheel, and the charming Balboa Island, accessible by a charming miniature ferry, draw visitors and residents alike, offering a unique blend of classic California charm and modern coastal living. The distinctive scent of salt and eucalyptus, a subtle perfume of this particular latitude, lingers, a constant reminder of the enduring allure of Newport Beach.
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| Location | Newport Beach, Orange County, California |
| Coordinates | 33.61891°N, 117.928947°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 92663, 92662, 92658, 92659, 92660 |
| Area Code | 949 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Newport Beach, California, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. 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 Newport Beach includes coordinates 33.618910°N, 117.928947°W, situated in Orange County. ZIP code 92663, 92662, 92658, 92659, 92660. 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. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. 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.