New Jersey
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Longport, 32nd St., 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 11mph from the S.
Mon, May 11: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SE swell at 7s and 9mph from the NNE. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 8mph from the N.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 10mph S winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 15mph.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Fair. Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on SSE swell at 7s — 8mph W winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 14mph by PM.
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Longport's 32nd Street is a mellow beach break at the southern tip of Absecon Island, where the SE-facing coastline picks up swells from tropical systems and nor'easters. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions ideal for learning, and the relatively uncrowded lineup makes it a relaxed alternative to the busier breaks in Atlantic City and Margate. Fall delivers the most consistent surf with clean NW offshore winds.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Longport, 32nd St. is 3-4ft with a 8.05s swell period. Wind is SSE at 11mph 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 Longport, 32nd St. is 3-4ft, produced by a 3.5ft SE primary swell at 8s, a 0.3ft ESE secondary swell at 13s, a 0.2ft SE tertiary swell at 17s, a 0.9ft S wind swell swell at 2s. 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 Longport, 32nd St. is Thursday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 3ft waves, a 5.75s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Longport, 32nd St. works best with a SE swell and NW 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 Longport, 32nd St.. 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.
Longport, 32nd St. is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Longport's 32nd Street is a mellow beach break at the southern tip of Absecon Island, where the SE-facing coastline picks up swells from tropical systems and nor'easters. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions ideal for learning, and the relatively uncrowded lineup makes it a relaxed alternative to the busier breaks in Atlantic City and Margate. Fall delivers the most consistent surf with clean NW offshore winds.
The prime season at Longport, 32nd St. 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 Longport, 32nd St. include jellyfish, rip currents, crowded summer months. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Longport, 32nd St. 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.
