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Bradley Beach Surf Forecast

New Jersey

Avon1-2ftOcean Grove1-2ftCasino1-2+ftAsbury Park1-2ftBoardwalk1-2+ft

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
4.2s
Wind
8mph
S / Gusts 16mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 9sE
Secondary
0.5ft @ 8sSE
Wind Swell
2.5ft @ 4sS

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Bradley Beach is a classic New Jersey shore break situated along the Monmouth County coastline, offering mellow, forgiving waves that roll in off the Atlantic and break over a gently sloping sandy bottom. The beach faces nearly due east, making it well-suited to pick up northeast and east swells generated by Atlantic storms, with fall hurricane season delivering some of the best surf of the year. Its relaxed wave character and easy beach access make it a popular spot for learners and longboarders, while more experienced surfers enjoy the occasional punchy peaks that form during stronger swell events.

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Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s E|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor - Fair

Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SSE swell at 7s with glassy conditions. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor - Fair

Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SE swell at 7s and barely a breath of wind. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s E|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|Calm

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Bradley Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Bradley Beach?
The current wave height at Bradley Beach is 1-2ft with a 4.2s swell period. Wind is S at 8mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Bradley Beach surf forecast?
Our Bradley Beach 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.