New Jersey
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Casino, 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 moderate SE wind around 10mph.
Mon, May 11: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on ESE swell at 7s — gentle N breeze.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 7mph from the NNW.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 9mph from the SSW. Expect the wind to bump up to around 17mph by PM.
Thu, May 14: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SSE swell at 6s with 8mph from the SW. Onshore flow builds through the day to 15mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
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Casino is a beach break near the historic Asbury Park casino building along the central Jersey Shore. The east-facing exposure picks up E and NE swells well, producing punchy, hollow peaks when conditions align during fall hurricane season and winter nor'easters. Westerly offshore winds clean up the surf nicely, delivering some of the crispest conditions on this stretch of the Monmouth County coastline.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Casino is 3-4ft with a 8.1s swell period. Wind is SE at 10mph 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 Casino 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 Casino 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.
Casino 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 Casino. 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.
Casino is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Casino is a beach break near the historic Asbury Park casino building along the central Jersey Shore. The east-facing exposure picks up E and NE swells well, producing punchy, hollow peaks when conditions align during fall hurricane season and winter nor'easters. Westerly offshore winds clean up the surf nicely, delivering some of the crispest conditions on this stretch of the Monmouth County coastline.
The prime season at Casino 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 Casino include strong currents, rip tides, crowds during peak swell, cold water. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Casino 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.
