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Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Asbury Park for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Asbury Park, 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. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and poor with light NNE winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 15mph.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with light winds out of the SE.
Sat, Jun 27: 2–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. The sweet spot is around midday — 2ft waves, light E winds, poor - fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Sun, Jun 28: 2–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on SSE swell at 6s with barely a breath of wind. The SE wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and poor by then.
Asbury Park is one of New Jersey's most iconic surf destinations, with a rich history rooted in the boardwalk culture and a dedicated local surf community. The east-facing beach break produces punchy, hollow peaks that can hold solid surf during fall hurricane swells and nor'easters, particularly around Convention Hall where sandbars tend to be most defined. The vibrant scene draws everyone from groms to seasoned veterans, making it a busy but beloved hub of Jersey Shore surfing.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Asbury Park is 1ft with a 6.6s swell period. Wind is W at 9mph 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 Asbury Park is 1ft, produced by a 1.9ft SE primary swell at 7s, a 1.3ft S 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 Asbury Park is Monday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 2ft waves, a 9.85s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Asbury Park works best with a ESE swell and W 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 Asbury Park. 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.
Asbury Park is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Asbury Park is one of New Jersey's most iconic surf destinations, with a rich history rooted in the boardwalk culture and a dedicated local surf community. The east-facing beach break produces punchy, hollow peaks that can hold solid surf during fall hurricane swells and nor'easters, particularly around Convention Hall where sandbars tend to be most defined. The vibrant scene draws everyone from groms to seasoned veterans, making it a busy but beloved hub of Jersey Shore surfing.
The prime season at Asbury Park 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 Asbury Park include crowds, rip currents, localism, strong currents near jetties, seasonal jellyfish. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Asbury Park 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.
