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Big Waves Hit the Wedge in Newport Beach

By Sharon Paxson

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July 25, 2009 04:57 AM

Huge Waves Hit the Wedge in Newport Beach
The Wedge - Newport Beach

There is a swell that is currently hitting the south facing beaches including the Wedge in Newport Beach. Newport Beach is known for the Wedge, and there were some incredible waves. The waves were as high as 20 feet or even higher, and there were many body boarders, surfers who were riding those monsters. The Wedge in Newport Beach is located at the end of the Balboa Peninsula, and there is a rock jetty right next to it even making it more dangerous. The waves and surf are extremely treacherous, and are really only for the experts. There were lifeguards stationed along the water's edge, and the lifeguard boat was picking people up behind the waves.

Truly amazing waves at the Wedge in Newport Beach If you are planning on going to the Wedge today or tomorrow, there is a LOT of traffic both getting there, and driving off the Peninsula. If you are local, ride your bike. Thats what we did last night, and are going to again today. There were at least 1000 people watching the waves, and riders, the crowd was cheering. There were also 7 news vans. Absolutely incredible.
The Wedge - Newport Beach

Also, don't forget today is the last weekend for the Hurley US Open Surfing Championships. Also, that US Open should be amazing with this swell including the Wedge in Newport Beach. If you want to see more photos, see my album on Facebook.

If I can answer any questions about Newport Beach Real Estate, or the surrounding area, please contact me.

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Sharon Paxson is a Newport Beach Residential Realtor, who can assist you with the sale and/or purchase of real estate in the Corona del Mar, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, and Newport Coast area. If you are considering relocating to or from the Orange County area, contact Sharon as she will assist you with the purchase of your new home, or connect you with a trusted professional in her network, in the city you have selected.

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Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089

Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI

Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

awesome wave shots! and just in time for the contest!

Jul 25, 2009 05:26 AM

Laura Cerrano

Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY

Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Sharon, That is absolutely incredible! The height of those waves and people riding them...I didn't think even the best surfers would go out when they're that high!

Jul 25, 2009 10:31 AM

Lou Ludwig

Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL

Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Hi Sharon

Wow the surf is up. Must be outstanding surfing.

Good luck and success.

Jul 25, 2009 01:55 PM

Brian Lee Burke

Kenna Real Estate - Lone Tree, CO

Broker & Advising Expert-Kenna Luxury Real Estate

Sharon - I just love coming to your blog and finding awesome beach/wave/sunny pics. ~Rita

Jul 25, 2009 05:02 PM

Lynda Eisenmann

Preferred Home Brokers - Brea, CA

Broker Associate ,CRS,GRI,SRES, Brea,CA, Orange Co

Hi Sharon,

You have some of the most AMAZING shots I've of the action.

The surf was the most unbelievable I've ever seen in So Cal, the crowds at the Wedge were there to experience it. I'd imagine there were thousand of bystanders. Truly an unusual phenom in OC.

And yes, I was there yesterday on my bike at the Wedge just prior to the ER arriving for the bodysurfer who lost his life. Seeing people in the sand, standing arm in arm in a circule we all realized it was tragic...a loss of life. Something I will remember.

Jul 25, 2009 05:26 PM

Monica Bourgeau

Portland, OR

Authentic Marketing for Heart-Led Agents

Wow - amazing photos! I love the beach, it's one thing we miss here in Montana :)

Jul 26, 2009 11:51 AM

Kim Sellers

Lake Arrowhead, CA Coldwell Banker - Lake Arrowhead, CA

Lake Arrowhead Realtor - BRE#01412099 - Lake Arrow

Dang Sharon, those are monsters, rock on, are we living in Hawaii now

Jul 28, 2009 07:55 AM

Renée Donohue~Home Photography

Savvy Home Pix - Allegan, MI

Western Michigan Real Estate Photographer

Thanks for posting this! I only saw a snippet on the news and couldn't get enough! I bet the surf champ contenders are LOVING THIS! I miss the beach (I know you get sick of hearing me say that!) I really need to get there before the end of Sept so I can take a couple of waves myself!

Jul 29, 2009 12:31 AM

LLoyd Nichols

Premier Florida Realty of SWFL - Fort Myers, FL

Southwest Florida Homes By The Sea

HI Sharon: these are some awesome waves...now you will have Renee visiting at one point! I haven't seen anything close to this since being on a liner in the middle of the Atlantic!

Aug 06, 2009 04:13 PM

Sharon Alters

Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty - 904-673-2308 - Fleming Island, FL

Realtor - Homes for Sale Fleming Island FL

Sharon, these waves are incredible! Florida has nothing that can compare with these. It's so funny to me that we had some world champions including Kelly Slater and a female champ who were from Cocoa Beach - when you're the ones who have the surf!

Sharon

Aug 10, 2009 04:02 PM

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