🧭 Charting Authority / Primary Chart Official Source · Verified Jul 01, 2026 NOAA nautical chart 18754 (Newport Bay) is the primary official charting product for Newport Harbor. 95% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Entrance Character / Jetties And Aids Official Source · Verified Jul 01, 2026 Entrance between two jetties 275 yards apart; lights at outer ends; lighted bell buoy off entrance; radio-activated sound signal on west jetty (key mic 5× on VHF-FM Ch 81A). 95% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Harbor Authority / Contact / Anchorages Operator Source · Verified Jul 01, 2026 City Harbormaster controls movement/mooring; Harbor Dept phone 949‑270‑8159; Harbor patrol/assistance operate 24‑hr; anchor assignments by harbormaster; VHF Ch 17 noted for anchorages. 94% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Shoals / Shallow Upper Bay Official Source · Verified Jul 01, 2026 Upper reaches of Newport Bay are described as 'extremely shoal.' 92% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Federal Channel Project / Controlling Depths (Summary) Official Source · Verified Jul 01, 2026 Federal project: 20 ft main channel from entrance to turning basin; 10 ft Balboa Island North Channel. Check Notices for controlling depths. 90% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Local Speed Restriction / Hazards Official Source · Verified Jul 01, 2026 A 5 mph speed limit in Newport Bay has been established by Orange County Harbors, Beaches & Parks. 90% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Jetty Light Characteristics (Local Operator Detail) Operator Source · Verified Jul 01, 2026 City describes west jetty light flashing green (6 s) and east jetty light flashing red (4 s). 88% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment