New Jersey
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at North Street for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at North Street, 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. A slow one — 1ft waves and very poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and poor with gentle WSW breeze. Expect the wind to bump up to around 13mph by PM.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on ESE swell at 13s with gentle S breeze. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–1ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with light SSE winds.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–1ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and poor with light winds out of the NNE.
North Street is a beach break in the Ocean City / Avalon area of the southern Jersey Shore, where the coastline angles to pick up SE swells from offshore storms. The shifting sandbars produce punchy peaks with both lefts and rights, and fall is prime time when hurricane-season groundswells combine with NW offshore winds for the cleanest conditions on this stretch of the South Jersey coast.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at North Street is 1ft with a 6.5s swell period. Wind is SW 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 North Street is 1ft, produced by a 2.1ft SSE primary swell at 7s, a 0.4ft WSW secondary swell at 2s, a 0.3ft NNE tertiary swell at 4s. 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 North Street is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 4.75s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
North Street 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 North Street. 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.
North Street is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. North Street is a beach break in the Ocean City / Avalon area of the southern Jersey Shore, where the coastline angles to pick up SE swells from offshore storms. The shifting sandbars produce punchy peaks with both lefts and rights, and fall is prime time when hurricane-season groundswells combine with NW offshore winds for the cleanest conditions on this stretch of the South Jersey coast.
The prime season at North Street 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 North Street include rip currents, shifting sandbars, crowds during summer, cold water in winter. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our North Street 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.
