New Jersey
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Beach Haven, 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. Pretty quiet out there — 3-4ft and mostly poor with moderate ESE wind around 12mph.
Mon, May 11: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Aim for the middle of the day — 2-3ft on SE swell at 7s with 15mph out of the NNE. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 11mph N winds.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with strong SSW wind at 13mph.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Fair. Midday is the call — 3-4ft waves with 10mph from the W and fair - good conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down. Afternoon wind picks back up so try to get wet before 2pm.
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Beach Haven is a fun beach break at the southern end of Long Beach Island, offering consistent sandbars and forgiving waves suited for all levels. The Atlantic-facing shoreline picks up a wide range of east and northeast swells, with fall hurricane season pushing the best conditions to this laid-back barrier island community. The wide sandy beach and accessible shoreline make it a popular destination for families and surf-minded visitors alike.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Beach Haven is 3-4ft with a 8.1s swell period. Wind is SSE at 15mph 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 Beach Haven 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 Beach Haven is Thursday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 3ft waves, a 5.85s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Beach Haven 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 Beach Haven. 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.
Beach Haven is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Beach Haven is a fun beach break at the southern end of Long Beach Island, offering consistent sandbars and forgiving waves suited for all levels. The Atlantic-facing shoreline picks up a wide range of east and northeast swells, with fall hurricane season pushing the best conditions to this laid-back barrier island community. The wide sandy beach and accessible shoreline make it a popular destination for families and surf-minded visitors alike.
The prime season at Beach Haven 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 Beach Haven include rip currents, crowds in summer, shifting sandbars, cold water in winter. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Beach Haven 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.
