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. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with light winds out of the WSW. Expect the wind to bump up to around 20mph by PM.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 2ft waves on SSE swell at 7s and 9mph from the S. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light E winds.
Sun, Jun 28: 2–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor. The sweet spot is around midday — 2ft waves, light ESE winds, poor - fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning. Don't wait too long — the wind comes back up after lunch.
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 1-2ft with a 6.6s swell period. Wind is S at 15mph and conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Casino Pier is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.7ft 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 Sunday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 2ft waves, a 6.5s 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.
