New Jersey
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Boardwalk, 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 - Fair. A slow one — 3-4ft waves and poor - fair conditions with light winds out of the SE.
Mon, May 11: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Expect 2-3ft all day on ESE swell at 7s with moderate NNE wind around 7mph — nothing amazing but surfable.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 7mph from the N.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 9mph from the SSW. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 17mph.
Thu, May 14: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SSE swell at 6s with 8mph from the SW. The WNW wind kicks in by afternoon — 15mph and poor by then.
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Boardwalk is a popular New Jersey beach break located near Asbury Park, offering fun and accessible waves along a sandy shoreline that faces east-southeast into the Atlantic. The spot picks up a wide range of swell directions, making it one of the more consistent options along the New Jersey coast, with waves that tend to be mellow and forgiving for newer surfers. Fall brings the most powerful and organized swells from passing nor'easters and tropical systems, rewarding intermediate surfers with punchy, hollow beach break conditions.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Boardwalk is 3-4ft with a 8.1s swell period. Wind is SE at 7mph 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 Boardwalk is 3-4ft, produced by a 3.5ft SE primary 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 Boardwalk is Monday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 3ft waves, a 7.4s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Boardwalk 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 Boardwalk. 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.
Boardwalk is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Boardwalk is a popular New Jersey beach break located near Asbury Park, offering fun and accessible waves along a sandy shoreline that faces east-southeast into the Atlantic. The spot picks up a wide range of swell directions, making it one of the more consistent options along the New Jersey coast, with waves that tend to be mellow and forgiving for newer surfers. Fall brings the most powerful and organized swells from passing nor'easters and tropical systems, rewarding intermediate surfers with punchy, hollow beach break conditions.
The prime season at Boardwalk 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 Boardwalk include crowds, rip currents, swimmers, lifeguard zones, nor'easter currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Boardwalk 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.
