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Harvey Cedars Surf Forecast

New Jersey

Harvey Cedars surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
4.15s
Wind
20mph
SSW / Gusts 29mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.4ft @ 9sENE
Secondary
0.7ft @ 8sSE
Tertiary
0.3ft @ 14sESE
Wind Swell
2.8ft @ 4sS

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Spot Guide

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

Harvey Cedars is a classic Long Beach Island beach break offering fun, consistent waves along the east-facing Atlantic shoreline. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions and peaky surf that works well for all levels, with fall nor'easters delivering the most powerful and organized swells. The quiet residential atmosphere and uncrowded lineups make it a favorite among LBI regulars.

Cold water in winterOccasional strong currentsCrowded during summer holidays

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Aim for the middle of the day — 2-3ft on ENE swell at 9s with barely a breath of wind. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

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

Aim for the middle of the day — 3-4ft on SSE swell at 8s with glassy conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

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

Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on ENE swell at 6s with glassy conditions.

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

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

6am9am12pm3pm
7s E|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor - Fair

Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on E swell at 9s and calm winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|Calm

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Harvey Cedars Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Harvey Cedars?
The current wave height at Harvey Cedars is 1-2ft with a 4.15s swell period. Wind is SSW at 20mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Harvey Cedars surf forecast?
Our Harvey Cedars 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.