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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.
Sun, May 10: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 3-4ft and mostly poor - fair with moderate ESE wind around 8mph.
Mon, May 11: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions with 18mph NNE winds.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 13mph out of the N.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 7s and 13mph out of the SSW. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
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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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 3-4ft with a 8.1s swell period. Wind is SE 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 Lavenia 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 Lavenia 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.
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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
