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Island Beach State Park Surf Forecast

New Jersey

Island Beach State Park surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
4.15s
Wind
19mph
S / Gusts 26mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.2ft @ 9sE
Secondary
0.6ft @ 8sSE
Tertiary
0.2ft @ 14sESE
Wind Swell
2.8ft @ 4sS

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Island Beach State Park is a pristine stretch of protected barrier island coastline in New Jersey, offering uncrowded beach breaks along one of the few undeveloped shorelines on the Jersey Shore. The east-facing exposure makes it well-suited to Atlantic groundswells, which can produce punchy, hollow peaks along the sandbar-lined beach, especially during fall hurricane season. The park's protected status limits crowds significantly compared to nearby developed beach towns, making it a treasured escape for surfers seeking quality waves and open lineups.

Strong rip currentsShifting sandbarsCold water in winterJellyfish in summerLimited access points

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind.

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

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with calm winds. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

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

Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on ENE swell at 6s and barely a breath of wind. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

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

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|Calm

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Island Beach State Park Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Island Beach State Park?
The current wave height at Island Beach State Park is 1-2+ft with a 4.15s swell period. Wind is S at 19mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Island Beach State Park surf forecast?
Our Island Beach State 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.