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Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Brigantine Seawall, 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. Not the most exciting day — 3-4ft and poor - fair conditions with 12mph SSE winds.
Mon, May 11: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SE swell at 7s and 13mph from the NNE. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with moderate N wind around 10mph.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 13mph out of the SSW.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SSE swell at 7s with 10mph from the WSW. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 17mph and poor by then.
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Brigantine Seawall is a beach break along the northern end of Brigantine Island, just north of Atlantic City, where the seawall structure helps define sandbars and provides some protection from erosion. The SE-facing exposure picks up swells from nor'easters and tropical systems, with the seawall creating wave refraction patterns that can produce fun peaks. NW offshore winds groom the faces clean during fall and winter, the prime surf season on this stretch of the Jersey Shore.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Brigantine Seawall is 3-4ft with a 8.1s swell period. Wind is SSE at 12mph 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 Brigantine Seawall is 3-4ft, produced by a 0.3ft SE primary swell at 13s, a 0.2ft SE secondary swell at 16s, a 3.6ft 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 Brigantine Seawall is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 5.85s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Brigantine Seawall works best with a SE swell and NW 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 Brigantine Seawall. 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.
Brigantine Seawall is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Brigantine Seawall is a beach break along the northern end of Brigantine Island, just north of Atlantic City, where the seawall structure helps define sandbars and provides some protection from erosion. The SE-facing exposure picks up swells from nor'easters and tropical systems, with the seawall creating wave refraction patterns that can produce fun peaks. NW offshore winds groom the faces clean during fall and winter, the prime surf season on this stretch of the Jersey Shore.
The prime season at Brigantine Seawall 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 Brigantine Seawall include seawall structures, crowded beach access, seasonal water temperature variation. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Brigantine Seawall 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.
