New Jersey
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Sea Girt for the cleanest windows.
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.
Wed, Jun 24: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and poor conditions with light winds out of the NW. Expect the wind to bump up to around 15mph by PM.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with light winds out of the SE.
Sat, Jun 27: 2–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Aim for the middle of the day — 2ft on SSE swell at 5s with light winds out of the ESE. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Sun, Jun 28: 2–3ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2ft on SSE swell at 6s with glassy conditions. Onshore flow builds through the day to 9mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
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 1ft with a 6.6s swell period. Wind is W at 8mph 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 Sea Girt is 1ft, produced by a 1.9ft SE primary swell at 7s, a 1.3ft 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 Sea Girt is Monday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 2ft waves, a 9.85s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
