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Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Nun's Beach, 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 moderate SSE wind around 8mph.
Mon, May 11: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 11mph from the NNE.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 8mph N winds.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 12mph from the S. Expect the wind to bump up to around 17mph by PM.
Thu, May 14: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SSE swell at 6s with moderate WNW wind around 10mph. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 15mph from the WNW and dropping conditions to poor.
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Nun's Beach is a quiet stretch of Atlantic-facing shoreline near Stone Harbor on the southern New Jersey coast, offering mellow beach break waves over a sandy bottom. The uncrowded lineup and forgiving conditions make it ideal for beginners and longboarders seeking a peaceful session away from more popular breaks. Fall swells from nor'easters and tropical systems provide the most consistent surf, with westerly winds grooming clean faces.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Nun's Beach is 2-3ft with a 8s swell period. Wind is SSE at 9mph 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 Nun's Beach is 2-3ft, produced by a 3.2ft SE primary swell at 8s, a 0.3ft SE secondary swell at 13s. 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 Nun's Beach is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 5.7s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Nun's Beach works best with a E swell and W 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 Nun's Beach. 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.
Nun's Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Nun's Beach is a quiet stretch of Atlantic-facing shoreline near Stone Harbor on the southern New Jersey coast, offering mellow beach break waves over a sandy bottom. The uncrowded lineup and forgiving conditions make it ideal for beginners and longboarders seeking a peaceful session away from more popular breaks. Fall swells from nor'easters and tropical systems provide the most consistent surf, with westerly winds grooming clean faces.
The prime season at Nun's Beach 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 Nun's Beach include strong currents, shallow sandbars, boat traffic, jellyfish. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Nun's Beach 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.
