New Jersey
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Dog Park, 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. Pretty quiet out there — 3-4ft and mostly poor - fair with moderate SE wind around 10mph.
Mon, May 11: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on ESE swell at 7s and light winds out of the N.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 7mph NNW winds.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with moderate SSW wind around 9mph. Expect the wind to bump up to around 17mph by PM.
Thu, May 14: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SSE swell at 6s and 8mph from the SW. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 15mph from the WNW and dropping conditions to poor.
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Dog Park is a sandy beach break along the northern Jersey Shore near the Asbury Park area, offering accessible waves for newer surfers. The east-facing Atlantic exposure picks up E and ENE swells consistently, producing fun, rolling peaks over forgiving sandbars. Fall brings the best combination of swell and offshore winds, elevating this mellow break into a solid option for building fundamentals.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Dog Park 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 Dog Park 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 Dog Park 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.
Dog Park 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 Dog Park. 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.
Dog Park is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Dog Park is a sandy beach break along the northern Jersey Shore near the Asbury Park area, offering accessible waves for newer surfers. The east-facing Atlantic exposure picks up E and ENE swells consistently, producing fun, rolling peaks over forgiving sandbars. Fall brings the best combination of swell and offshore winds, elevating this mellow break into a solid option for building fundamentals.
The prime season at Dog Park 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 Dog Park include crowded during peak times, strong rip currents, jetties nearby. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Dog Park 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.
