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Ortley Beach Surf Forecast

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Ortley Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
4.15s
Wind
13mph
S / Gusts 20mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.1ft @ 9sE
Secondary
0.5ft @ 8sSE
Tertiary
0.2ft @ 14sESE
Wind Swell
2.6ft @ 4sS

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Ortley Beach is a forgiving sandy beach break located on New Jersey's central shore, offering accessible waves for beginners and intermediate surfers. The beach break produces consistent, peaky waves across a wide stretch of sand, making it ideal for learning and progression. As a popular local spot with good infrastructure nearby, Ortley provides a welcoming atmosphere for both locals and visiting surfers looking to enjoy reliable Atlantic swell.

Crowded during summer monthsRip currentsBeach hazards

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s E|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor - Fair

Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with calm winds and fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor - Fair

Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on E swell at 6s with barely a breath of wind. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s E|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|Calm

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Ortley Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Ortley Beach?
The current wave height at Ortley Beach is 1-2+ft with a 4.15s swell period. Wind is S at 13mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Ortley Beach surf forecast?
Our Ortley 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.