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Review & FAQ:
The Wedge is an area known for its shore-breaking waves located at the east end of the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach. When the ocean swell is coming from the south or southwest, waves can be as high as 30 feet (9.1 meters).
It is a popular spot for bodyboarding, bodysurfing, skim boarding, and surfing. It is also a popular place for visitors to see and photograph the waves and watch the action.
The waves at the Wedge are created by the improvements that were made to the rock jetty on the west side of the entrance to the Newport Harbor in the 1930s.
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Balboa Peninsula
Corona Del Mar State Beach
Newport Pier
Sculpture Exhibition in Civic Center Park
Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve
Newport Beach
Balboa Island
Balboa Village
Environmental Nature Center
Balboa Fun Zone
Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center
Sherman Library and Gardens
Fashion Island
The Spa at Pelican Hill
Gondola Adventures
Pirate Coast Paddle Company
Balboa Island Museum and Historical Society
Pelican Hill Golf Club
Newport Landing Whale Watching
Pelican Grill, Newport Beach, CA
Bluewater Grill
The Wedge
Balboa Island Ferry
Little Corona Beach
Newport Beach Vineyards and Winery
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