New Jersey
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at 34th Street for the cleanest windows.
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.
Wed, Jun 24: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and poor with calm winds.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with light winds out of the SSW. Expect the wind to bump up to around 16mph by PM.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 2ft and mostly poor with light SSE winds.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with 9mph ENE winds.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light ENE winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 8mph.
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 1ft with a 6.65s swell period. Wind is S at 14mph and conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at 34th Street is 1ft, produced by a 0.3ft NNE primary swell at 4s, a 2.6ft SSE wind swell swell at 7s. 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 Sunday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 2ft waves, a 9.9s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
