New Jersey
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.
Sun, May 10: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 3-4ft waves and poor - fair conditions with light SE winds.
Mon, May 11: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 2-3ft waves and poor - fair conditions with moderate NNE wind around 11mph.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Expect 1-2ft waves early on ESE swell at 8s.
Wed, May 13: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with strong SSW wind at 13mph.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Fair. Aim for the middle of the day — 2-3ft on SSE swell at 8s with moderate W wind around 10mph. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
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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 3-4ft with a 8.1s swell period. Wind is SE at 8mph 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 Hudson Ave 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 Hudson Ave is Thursday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 3ft waves, a 5.85s swell period, and conditions rated 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
