New Jersey
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Hudson Ave for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Hudson Ave, New Jersey. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Wed, Jun 24: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and poor with light winds out of the SE. Afternoon breeze fills in to 16mph.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Midday is the call — 1-2ft waves with 7mph from the SSE and poor - fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 9mph ENE winds.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light winds out of the ENE. Afternoon breeze fills in to 8mph.
Hudson Ave is a classic Long Beach Island beach break in Surf City, offering consistent peaks along the east-facing Atlantic shoreline. The sandy bottom produces fun, workable waves best suited for beginner to intermediate surfers, with fall nor'easters and hurricane swells delivering the most powerful conditions. Like most of LBI, the open beach exposure picks up a wide swell window and westerly offshore winds clean up the faces nicely.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Hudson Ave is 1ft with a 6.65s swell period. Wind is S at 10mph 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 Hudson Ave is 1ft, produced by a 0.3ft NNE primary swell at 4s, a 2.6ft SSE wind swell swell at 7s. 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 Hudson Ave is Friday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 2ft waves, a 5s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Hudson Ave 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 Hudson Ave. 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.
Hudson Ave is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Hudson Ave is a classic Long Beach Island beach break in Surf City, offering consistent peaks along the east-facing Atlantic shoreline. The sandy bottom produces fun, workable waves best suited for beginner to intermediate surfers, with fall nor'easters and hurricane swells delivering the most powerful conditions. Like most of LBI, the open beach exposure picks up a wide swell window and westerly offshore winds clean up the faces nicely.
The prime season at Hudson Ave 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 Hudson Ave include shorebreak, crowds during peak season. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Hudson Ave 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
