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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
4.2s
Wind
9mph
SSW / Gusts 16mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 9sE
Secondary
0.5ft @ 8sSE
Wind Swell
2.5ft @ 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

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds.

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

Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SSE swell at 7s with barely a breath of wind. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

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

Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SE swell at 7s and glassy conditions. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s E|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

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

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

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 4.2s swell period. Wind is SSW at 9mph. 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.