New Jersey
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Lavenia Ave. for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Lavenia 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. Slim pickings today — 1ft and poor with glassy conditions.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and poor with light SSW winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 16mph.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light winds out of the SSE.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with moderate ENE wind around 9mph.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor. 1-2ft waves to start the day on SSE swell at 6s. The ESE wind builds to around 8mph by afternoon.
Lavenia Ave is a beach break on the mid-section of Long Beach Island, offering punchy peaks that form over shifting sandbars along the Atlantic-facing shoreline. The spot picks up ESE to E swells well, especially during fall hurricane season when groundswells deliver the most organized surf. Like many LBI beach breaks, conditions vary significantly from week to week depending on how storms have sculpted the bottom, rewarding surfers who know how to read the sandbars.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Lavenia Ave. is 1ft with a 6.65s swell period. Wind is S at 12mph 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 Lavenia 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 Lavenia Ave. is Sunday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 2ft waves, a 9.9s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Lavenia Ave. 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 Lavenia 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.
Lavenia Ave. is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Lavenia Ave is a beach break on the mid-section of Long Beach Island, offering punchy peaks that form over shifting sandbars along the Atlantic-facing shoreline. The spot picks up ESE to E swells well, especially during fall hurricane season when groundswells deliver the most organized surf. Like many LBI beach breaks, conditions vary significantly from week to week depending on how storms have sculpted the bottom, rewarding surfers who know how to read the sandbars.
The prime season at Lavenia 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 Lavenia Ave. include rip currents, shifting sandbars, crowds on peak swell days, cold water in winter, beach closures in summer. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Lavenia 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.
