New Jersey
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at 30th St. for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at 30th St., New Jersey. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Wed, Jun 24: 1–1ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and very poor with calm winds.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with light SW winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 13mph.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light S winds.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and poor conditions with light winds out of the E.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–1ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with gentle ENE breeze.
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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at 30th St. is 1ft with a 6.6s swell period. Wind is W at 2mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at 30th St. is 1ft, produced by a 1.5ft SE primary swell at 7s, a 0.7ft WSW wind swell swell at 3s. 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 30th St. is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 4.9s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
30th St. 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 30th St.. 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.
30th St. is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. 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.
The prime season at 30th St. 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 30th St. include rip currents, shifting sandbars, crowded lineups during summer, cold water in winter, jellyfish in summer. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
