Surfing Newport Beach: Why the 26th–32nd Street Zone Is Ideal for Learning and Progression

Newport Beach is known for its consistent sandbars and surf-friendly coastline — and the stretch between 26th and 32nd Street offers some of the best conditions in the city for learning to surf and improving your skills.

This zone sits just south of Newport Pier and north of Blackies, benefiting from similar swell exposure without the heavy crowds. The shifting sandbars create a variety of wave shapes, making it an ideal training ground for surfers at different stages of progression.

At Newport Surf Camp, all instruction is permitted and conducted exclusively between 26th–32nd Street, allowing us to teach in a focused, safe, and consistent environment. This area is perfect for developing real surf skills — from paddling and positioning to wave selection and timing.

If you’re looking for a surf school in Newport Beach that teaches where conditions actually support progression, this zone delivers.