New Jersey
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at 14th Street, New Jersey. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sun, May 10: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor - fair with moderate S wind around 11mph.
Mon, May 11: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor at 1-2ft. Things come together by the afternoon with 2-3ft at poor - fair.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 8mph N winds.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 10mph S winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 15mph.
Thu, May 14: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SSE swell at 7s with 8mph W winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 13mph from the WNW and dropping conditions to poor.
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14th Street is a fun beach break in Ocean City, NJ, where jetty-shaped sandbars produce consistent peaks for surfers of all levels. The SE-facing exposure picks up swells from tropical systems and nor'easters, with the family-friendly beach atmosphere keeping the vibe relaxed. Fall hurricane swells deliver the best conditions with NW offshore winds grooming the faces clean.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at 14th Street is 2-3ft with a 8.05s swell period. Wind is SSE at 11mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at 14th Street is 2-3ft, produced by a 3.5ft SE primary swell at 8s, a 0.3ft ESE secondary swell at 13s, a 0.2ft SE tertiary swell at 17s, a 0.9ft S wind swell swell at 2s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf 14th Street is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 5.75s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
14th Street works best with a SE swell and NW winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at 14th Street. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
14th Street is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 14th Street is a fun beach break in Ocean City, NJ, where jetty-shaped sandbars produce consistent peaks for surfers of all levels. The SE-facing exposure picks up swells from tropical systems and nor'easters, with the family-friendly beach atmosphere keeping the vibe relaxed. Fall hurricane swells deliver the best conditions with NW offshore winds grooming the faces clean.
The prime season at 14th Street is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at 14th Street include strong currents, beach crowds in summer, rip currents, jetty nearby. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our 14th Street forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
