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Newport Strand is a kitesurfing spot located on the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach, Orange County, California. This long sandy beach exposed to the Pacific offers varied wave conditions and southwest to northwest afternoon thermal winds. The spot is popular with experienced riders for wave riding. The proximity of the jetty and beach traffic require experience and vigilance.
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Ocean spot with waves from 0.5 to 2m depending on the swell. Moderate to powerful shore break. Water is temperate (14-21°C/57-70°F), a 3/2 wetsuit is recommended. Sandy bottom with shifting sandbars. Drift currents along the beach, intensified near the Newport Harbor jetty. Wave conditions offer excellent wave riding opportunities.
Newport Harbor jetty creating strong currents — keep your distance. Powerful shore break making entries and exits difficult. Very busy area with swimmers, surfers, and bodyboarders — collision risk. Drift currents along the coast. Local regulations on kite zones — check current restrictions. Kelp that can tangle in lines.
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