New Jersey
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Longport, 32nd St. for the cleanest windows.
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.
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. A slow one — 1ft waves and very poor conditions with light SW winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 14mph.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with moderate S wind around 7mph.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–1ft, 5s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and poor conditions with light ENE winds.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–1ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with gentle ENE breeze.
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 1ft with a 6.7s swell period. Wind is SSE at 6mph 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 Longport, 32nd St. is 1ft, produced by a 2ft SSE primary swell at 7s, a 0.3ft NNE secondary swell at 4s, a 0.9ft WSW 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 Longport, 32nd St. is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 1ft waves, a 4.95s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
