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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.
Sun, May 10: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor - fair with light S winds.
Mon, May 11: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SE swell at 7s with 10mph from the NNE. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with moderate N wind around 7mph.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 10mph S winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 15mph by PM.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SSE swell at 7s and 8mph from the W. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 13mph from the WNW and dropping conditions to poor.
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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 3-4ft with a 8.05s swell period. Wind is S 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 North Street is 3-4ft, produced by a 3.4ft SE primary swell at 8s, a 0.3ft ESE secondary swell at 13s, a 1.1ft S 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 North Street is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 5.75s swell period, and conditions rated 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
