New Jersey
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Sea Girt, 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: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 3-4ft and poor - fair conditions with 8mph SE winds.
Mon, May 11: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Expect 2-3ft all day on ESE swell at 7s with light N winds — nothing amazing but surfable.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 8mph N winds.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 11mph SSW winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 18mph.
Thu, May 14: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SSE swell at 6s with 8mph SW winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 15mph from the WNW and dropping conditions to poor.
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Sea Girt is a mellow beachbreak along the northern Monmouth County coastline of New Jersey, offering forgiving sandbars and relatively consistent surf thanks to its east-facing exposure to Atlantic swells. The waves here tend to be smaller and mushier than more exposed stretches of the Jersey Shore, making it a favorite among learners and longboarders looking for relaxed sessions. Fall is the prime season when passing nor'easters and tropical remnants push organized groundswells into the break, occasionally producing punchy, head-high surf.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Sea Girt is 3-4ft with a 8.1s swell period. Wind is SE at 10mph 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 Sea Girt is 3-4ft, produced by a 3.5ft SE primary swell at 8s. 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 Sea Girt is Sunday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 3ft waves, a 8.1s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Sea Girt 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 Sea Girt. 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.
Sea Girt is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Sea Girt is a mellow beachbreak along the northern Monmouth County coastline of New Jersey, offering forgiving sandbars and relatively consistent surf thanks to its east-facing exposure to Atlantic swells. The waves here tend to be smaller and mushier than more exposed stretches of the Jersey Shore, making it a favorite among learners and longboarders looking for relaxed sessions. Fall is the prime season when passing nor'easters and tropical remnants push organized groundswells into the break, occasionally producing punchy, head-high surf.
The prime season at Sea Girt 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 Sea Girt include rip currents, crowded summer lineups, lifeguard zones, seasonal beach closures. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Sea Girt 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.
