New Jersey
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Nun's Beach for the cleanest windows.
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.
Wed, Jun 24: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and poor with glassy conditions.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with light winds out of the WSW. Expect the wind to bump up to around 13mph by PM.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on S swell at 5s with light SSW winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–1ft, 5s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and poor conditions with 8mph from the ENE.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–1ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with light winds out of the ENE.
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 1ft with a 6.7s swell period. Wind is W at 7mph 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 Nun's Beach is 1ft, produced by a 1.8ft SSE primary swell at 7s, a 0.3ft NNE secondary swell at 4s, a 0.9ft W 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 Nun's Beach is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 4.85s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
