New Jersey
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Brigantine Seawall for the cleanest windows.
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.
Wed, Jun 24: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light winds out of the WSW. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 14mph.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on S swell at 5s with light winds out of the S. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–1ft, 5s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and poor conditions with moderate ENE wind around 8mph.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–1ft, 10s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and poor conditions with gentle ENE breeze.
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 1-2ft with a 6.7s swell period. Wind is S at 11mph 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 Brigantine Seawall is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.9ft SSE primary swell at 7s, a 0.3ft NNE secondary swell at 4s, a 1.2ft SSE 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 Brigantine Seawall is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 5s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
