New Jersey
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Bradley Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Bradley Beach, 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 glassy conditions.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light winds out of the NNE. Afternoon breeze fills in to 15mph.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–1ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with light SE winds.
Sat, Jun 27: 2–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Aim for the middle of the day — 2ft on SSE swell at 5s with light E winds. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Sun, Jun 28: 2–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on SSE swell at 6s with barely a breath of wind. The SE wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and poor by then.
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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Bradley Beach 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 Bradley Beach 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 Bradley Beach is Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 9.8s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Bradley Beach 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 Bradley Beach. 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.
Bradley Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at Bradley Beach 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 Bradley Beach include rip currents, crowded lineups in summer, beach closures, seasonal lifeguard restrictions. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
