56th Street
Orange County North · United States
Beach break by the groynesgood for intermediates and advanced surfers
The rock groynes make barrelling peaks. Best wind — NE.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Beach break by the groynes |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | southwest |
| Working swell | from south — west |
| Coordinates | 33.6255, -117.955 |
FAQ
Is 56th Street good for beginners?
56th Street is a spot for intermediates and advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for 56th Street today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#orange-county-north/56th-street-newport. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Orange County North
- The Wedge — Shore break by the jetty, advanced surfers
- Newport Point — surf spot, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Blackies (Newport Pier) — Beach break by the pier, beginners and intermediates
- River Jetties — surf spot, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Huntington State Beach — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Huntington Beach Pier — Beach break by the pier, all levels — from beginner to advanced
- Huntington Cliffs — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Bolsa Chica — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Seal Beach Pier — Beach break by the pier, beginners and intermediates