New Jersey
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at 7th St, 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. A slow one — 2-3ft waves and poor - fair conditions with 11mph from the S.
Mon, May 11: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SE swell at 7s and moderate NNE wind around 10mph. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 8mph from the N.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 10mph from the S. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 15mph.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Fair. Expect 2-3ft all day on SSE swell at 7s with 8mph W winds — nothing amazing but surfable. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 13mph.
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7th Street is the crown jewel of Ocean City surfing, considered the best peak in town where the jetty configuration and bottom contours consistently produce well-shaped, punchy waves. The SE-facing exposure picks up a wide range of swells, and the jetties channel sandbars into reliable takeoff zones that deliver both lefts and rights. Fall is prime time when hurricane swells and early nor'easters stack up nicely, drawing a competitive local crowd to this iconic NJ surf spot.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at 7th St is 2-3+ft 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 7th St is 2-3+ft, 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 7th St is Thursday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 3ft waves, a 5.75s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
7th 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 7th 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.
7th St is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. 7th Street is the crown jewel of Ocean City surfing, considered the best peak in town where the jetty configuration and bottom contours consistently produce well-shaped, punchy waves. The SE-facing exposure picks up a wide range of swells, and the jetties channel sandbars into reliable takeoff zones that deliver both lefts and rights. Fall is prime time when hurricane swells and early nor'easters stack up nicely, drawing a competitive local crowd to this iconic NJ surf spot.
The prime season at 7th 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 7th St include rip currents, jetty nearby, crowds during summer, beach closures during peak season. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our 7th 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
