Friday Surf Report

Waking up with the waves on Friday, I'm Surf Junkie Jeff with your Newport Beach Patch surf report.  Well, we're seeing a nice new reinforcement in the energy out there.  So, if you're getting a jumpstart to your holiday weekend, then get out there and grab some of the action.

The conditions are starting off fairly clean, but we're dealing with a little bit of that marine layer which means the southerly winds could pick up at some point during the morning hours.  Keep your fingers crossed that it doesn't.

Taking a look at the waves: We're seeing a decent to modest amount of northwest swell and some minimal south-southwest energy in the water.  That recipe is offering this stretch of sand with fast sectiony lines, with some good wedgy corners to grab.  Most Newport Beach spots are running about knee- to chest-high, with better combo breaks pulling some shoulder-high sets.

At 6:59 this morning the tide pushed up to a 3.3 high and then drops to a 1.6 low at 12:18 this afternoon and then climbs up once again to a 5.0 high at 6:52 this evening.

If you're planning on paddling throw on at least a 3/2 fullsuit, with the water temperature averaging between 57 and 59 degrees.  Have fun out there!