Real Estate Agent with Sharon Paxson, Realtor® EQTY Forbes Global Properties 01501912
The Wedge is located on Peninsula Point in Newport Beach. And with the orientation of the beach, along with the rock jetty, can have very large waves with a south swell.
Today in Newport Beach, there was a south swell, and it was red flag at the beach. The waves were reported to be 10 to 15 feet at the Wedge, and so we went down to take some pictures. The Newport Beach Lifeguards were out in force with multiple boats, and units on the beach. And at about 5:30 pm, the lifeguards took down the black ball flag (meaning no surf boards), and the surfers and body boarders went out to take advantage of the waves.
The photo below was taken when the surfer took the wave, you can see his board to the right of the surfer. Can you say "free falling"?
I also enjoy watching the waves, and the amazing surfers who choose to brave this waves. The Wedge in Newport Beach is not a place for the inexperienced swimmer, or someone with inexperience in the ocean. These waves can be huge, and there can be rip currents. The body boarders and body surfers all use fins to get through the waves (as do the lifeguards).
The two surfers below took the wave at the same time and took a ride together!
And of course, the news shows up and sometimes there are news helicopters as well to capture the action. All in all a great day in Newport Beach, CA.
Wow those are huge waves and the color of the ocean is gorgeous! I remember when I was little one of the few trips my family took was to California. I remember my dad and I were far out but it was only waist deep for him. He is a big man 6' 1 and built and those waves brought us in all the way to shore. I had so much fun that day. It was in Long Beach!
Sharon Paxson, Realtor® EQTY Forbes Global Properties - Newport Beach, CA
Newport Beach Real Estate
Hi Yolanda - that sounds like a great time, and great memory!! The waves are big, and I think are bigger today and tomorrow. I may cruise on down to take some more pics and video!
Mike and I enjoyed these! He was meandering out to the garage when he glanced over and saw that first picture. He said "WOW". I think you can say your buds in Las Vegas are jealous. Although I have been caught in a rip before and I personally wouldn't venture out. Mike wants to know what caused this.
I like the free fall form. Pretty nice and I would give him some points for form if I was a surfing judge even though he was off his board.
Sharon Paxson, Realtor® EQTY Forbes Global Properties - Newport Beach, CA
Newport Beach Real Estate
Thanks Renee. The huge waves were caused by a storm in New Zealand, and they said it has uncharacteristically changed the beach. They were amazing, and it is fun to watch. I wouldn't go out in it either, and always cautious of rip currents.
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