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30th St. Surf Forecast

New Jersey

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30th St. surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
4s
Wind
9mph
S / Gusts 18mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 9sE
Secondary
0.4ft @ 8sSE
Wind Swell
2.2ft @ 4sSSE

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall

30th Street is a beach break in Ocean City offering punchy sandbars shaped by the jetty system that runs along the island. The SE-facing exposure picks up S and SE swells from tropical systems and nor'easters, producing fast, hollow rides during fall hurricane season. Like many OC breaks, the sandbars shift seasonally, rewarding surfers who learn to read the constantly evolving bottom.

Rip currentsShifting sandbarsCrowded lineups during summerCold water in winterJellyfish in summer

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s E|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair

Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SSE swell at 6s with barely a breath of wind. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s E|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s E|Calm

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30th St. Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for 30th St.?
The current wave height at 30th St. is 1-2+ft with a 4s swell period. Wind is S at 9mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the 30th St. surf forecast?
Our 30th St. 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.