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Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at 34th 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: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 3-4ft and poor - fair with 11mph from the ESE.
Mon, May 11: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor - fair with strong NNE wind at 19mph.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 11mph from the N.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 13mph SSW winds.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. The sweet spot is around midday — 3-4ft waves, 10mph from the W, fair - good conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning. Don't wait too long — the wind comes back up after lunch.
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34th Street is a fun beach break on the southern end of Long Beach Island, catching SE and E swells that push up the coast during fall hurricane season and nor'easters. The sandy bottom produces consistent peaks across a wide stretch of beach, making it accessible for surfers of all levels. NW winds blow offshore here, cleaning up the wave faces and creating the best conditions on this stretch of the southern Jersey Shore.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at 34th Street is 3-4ft with a 8.1s swell period. Wind is SSE at 12mph 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 34th Street is 3-4ft, produced by a 0.3ft ESE primary swell at 13s, a 3.8ft SE wind swell swell at 8s. 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 34th Street is Thursday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 3ft waves, a 5.85s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
34th 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 34th 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.
34th Street is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 34th Street is a fun beach break on the southern end of Long Beach Island, catching SE and E swells that push up the coast during fall hurricane season and nor'easters. The sandy bottom produces consistent peaks across a wide stretch of beach, making it accessible for surfers of all levels. NW winds blow offshore here, cleaning up the wave faces and creating the best conditions on this stretch of the southern Jersey Shore.
The prime season at 34th 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 34th Street include crowded weekends, seasonal swimmers, jellyfish, occasional strong currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our 34th 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.
