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Long Branch Surf Forecast

New Jersey

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Long Branch surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
4.25s
Wind
12mph
SSW / Gusts 22mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.9ft @ 9sE
Secondary
0.5ft @ 8sSE
Tertiary
0.2ft @ 14sESE
Wind Swell
2.4ft @ 4sS

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Long Branch is a classic New Jersey beach break situated along the Monmouth County coastline, offering mellow, forgiving waves that roll in from the Atlantic. The sandy bottom produces consistent peaks that work best on east to northeast swells, making it a favorite playground for beginners and longboarders looking to enjoy the Jersey Shore vibe. Fall brings the best combination of hurricane-generated swells and offshore winds, elevating this spot well above its summer fun-in-the-sun reputation.

Rip currentsCrowded lineups in summerBeach closuresStrong currents during storms

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind.

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

The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, glassy conditions, fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

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

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|Calm

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Long Branch Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Long Branch?
The current wave height at Long Branch is 1-2ft with a 4.25s swell period. Wind is SSW at 12mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Long Branch surf forecast?
Our Long Branch 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.