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Deal Surf Forecast

New Jersey

Deal surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
4.25s
Wind
13mph
SSW / Gusts 22mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.9ft @ 9sE
Secondary
0.5ft @ 8sSE
Tertiary
0.2ft @ 14sESE
Wind Swell
2.4ft @ 4sS

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Deal is a classic New Jersey beach break situated along the northern Monmouth County coastline, offering punchy, fast-breaking waves that respond well to east and northeast swells generated by Atlantic storms. The sandy bottom produces hollow peaks that can deliver quality barrels during fall hurricane season and nor'easters, making it a favorite among experienced Garden State surfers. Its relatively uncrowded stretch of shoreline compared to nearby spots, combined with consistent sandbars shaped by longshore drift, gives Deal a well-deserved reputation as one of New Jersey's more reliable and rewarding beach breaks.

Strong currentsRip currentsSeasonal jellyfishCrowding during peak swellsCold water

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s E|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor at 1-2ft. Later in the day looks more promising — 2-3ft and poor - fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|Calm

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Deal Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Deal?
The current wave height at Deal is 1-2ft with a 4.25s swell period. Wind is SSW at 13mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Deal surf forecast?
Our Deal 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.