New Jersey
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Jenkinsons for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Jenkinsons, 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: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. 1-2ft waves to start the day on SE swell at 6s.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind. Afternoon breeze fills in to 15mph.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on SSE swell at 5s with light winds out of the SSE. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Sat, Jun 27: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 2ft waves and poor - fair conditions with light E winds.
Sun, Jun 28: 2–3ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SSE swell at 6s with barely a breath of wind. The SE wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and poor by then.
Jenkinsons is a popular beach break located in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, fronting the well-known boardwalk and amusement area. The spot offers forgiving, rolling waves over a sandy bottom, making it a favorite for beginners and longboarders, though fall swells from the Atlantic can push wave quality up a notch for intermediate surfers. Its east-facing orientation means it picks up ESE to NE swells well, and the sandy bottom shifts seasonally to produce punchy peaks when conditions align.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Jenkinsons is 1-2ft with a 6.6s swell period. Wind is W at 7mph 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 Jenkinsons is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.9ft SE primary swell at 7s, a 1.3ft S wind swell swell at 3s. 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 Jenkinsons is Sunday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 2ft waves, a 6.7s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Jenkinsons 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 Jenkinsons. 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.
Jenkinsons is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Jenkinsons is a popular beach break located in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, fronting the well-known boardwalk and amusement area. The spot offers forgiving, rolling waves over a sandy bottom, making it a favorite for beginners and longboarders, though fall swells from the Atlantic can push wave quality up a notch for intermediate surfers. Its east-facing orientation means it picks up ESE to NE swells well, and the sandy bottom shifts seasonally to produce punchy peaks when conditions align.
The prime season at Jenkinsons 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 Jenkinsons include crowds, swimmers, rip currents, beach patrol restrictions, jetski traffic. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Jenkinsons 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.
