New Jersey
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Holyoke, 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. Pretty quiet out there — 3-4ft and mostly poor with 12mph ESE winds.
Mon, May 11: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with strong NNE wind at 15mph. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 11mph from the N.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 10mph S winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 16mph.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Fair. Aim for the middle of the day — 2-3ft on SSE swell at 8s with 10mph from the WNW. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down. Afternoon wind picks back up so try to get wet before 2pm.
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Holyoke is a lesser-known beach break on the southern end of Long Beach Island, offering uncrowded peaks for surfers willing to explore beyond the more popular spots. The Atlantic-facing shoreline picks up ESE and E swells well, producing punchy waves over shifting sandbars that reward those who know how to read the bottom. Fall hurricane swells are the prime window, when cooler water and consistent groundswell combine for the most shapely conditions.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Holyoke is 3-4ft with a 8.1s swell period. Wind is SSE at 15mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Holyoke is 3-4ft, produced by a 0.3ft ESE primary swell at 13s, a 3.8ft SE wind swell 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 Holyoke is Thursday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 3ft waves, a 5.85s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Holyoke works best with a ESE 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 Holyoke. 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.
Holyoke is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Holyoke is a lesser-known beach break on the southern end of Long Beach Island, offering uncrowded peaks for surfers willing to explore beyond the more popular spots. The Atlantic-facing shoreline picks up ESE and E swells well, producing punchy waves over shifting sandbars that reward those who know how to read the bottom. Fall hurricane swells are the prime window, when cooler water and consistent groundswell combine for the most shapely conditions.
The prime season at Holyoke 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 Holyoke include strong currents, shallow sandbars, boat traffic, jellyfish, wind chop. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Holyoke 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.
