New Jersey
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Casino Pier for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Casino Pier, 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. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with light W winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 20mph by PM.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor at 2ft. The breeze eases and things smooth out to poor by PM.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light winds out of the ENE. Expect the wind to bump up to around 11mph by PM.
Sun, Jun 28: 2–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light winds out of the NNE. Expect the wind to bump up to around 7mph by PM.
Casino Pier in Seaside Heights is one of the most recognizable surf backdrops on the Jersey Shore, made globally famous when Hurricane Sandy dumped its roller coaster into the ocean in 2012. The east-facing beach break produces fun, peaky waves on either side of the pier structure, which helps shape sandbars and focus swell energy. While the boardwalk draws summer tourists, fall and winter bring cleaner conditions with fewer crowds, rewarding surfers with punchy, rideable peaks.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Casino Pier is 1ft with a 6.6s swell period. Wind is SW at 6mph 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 Casino Pier is 1ft, produced by a 2.3ft SSE wind swell swell at 7s. 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 Pier is Monday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 2ft waves, a 9.8s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Casino Pier 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 Pier. 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 Pier is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Casino Pier in Seaside Heights is one of the most recognizable surf backdrops on the Jersey Shore, made globally famous when Hurricane Sandy dumped its roller coaster into the ocean in 2012. The east-facing beach break produces fun, peaky waves on either side of the pier structure, which helps shape sandbars and focus swell energy. While the boardwalk draws summer tourists, fall and winter bring cleaner conditions with fewer crowds, rewarding surfers with punchy, rideable peaks.
The prime season at Casino Pier 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 Pier include pier pilings, crowds, swimmers, rip currents, lifeguard restrictions. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Casino Pier 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.
