New Jersey
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Avalon for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Avalon, 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. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly very poor with light winds out of the SW. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 13mph.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on SSE swell at 5s with light winds out of the SSW. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with light winds out of the S.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–1ft, 10s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and poor with gentle NNE breeze.
Avalon is a mellow beach break on the southern New Jersey coast, offering forgiving sandbars and rolling waves ideal for beginners and longboarders. The east-facing Atlantic exposure picks up E to NE swells from nor'easters and tropical systems, with fall delivering the most consistent and powerful surf. Its wide beaches, upscale community vibe, and relatively uncrowded lineups compared to more famous Jersey Shore spots make it a pleasant place to surf.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Avalon is 1ft with a 6.45s swell period. Wind is SSW at 7mph 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 Avalon is 1ft, produced by a 1.6ft SE primary swell at 6s, a 0.2ft NNE secondary swell at 4s, a 0.3ft WSW 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 Avalon is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 4.7s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Avalon works best with a E 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 Avalon. 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.
Avalon is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Avalon is a mellow beach break on the southern New Jersey coast, offering forgiving sandbars and rolling waves ideal for beginners and longboarders. The east-facing Atlantic exposure picks up E to NE swells from nor'easters and tropical systems, with fall delivering the most consistent and powerful surf. Its wide beaches, upscale community vibe, and relatively uncrowded lineups compared to more famous Jersey Shore spots make it a pleasant place to surf.
The prime season at Avalon 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 Avalon include rip currents, crowded summer beach traffic, shifting sandbars, jellyfish. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Avalon 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.
