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Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Stone Harbor, 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. Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions with 9mph S winds.
Mon, May 11: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with strong NNE wind at 14mph.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with moderate N wind around 8mph.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 12mph S winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 17mph.
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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Stone Harbor is a welcoming beach break on New Jersey's southern coast, offering consistent waves for beginners and intermediate surfers along the east-facing Atlantic shoreline. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions with gentle peaks that break across a wide stretch of beach, and fall nor'easters and hurricane swells deliver the best surf of the year. A family-friendly beach community with a relaxed vibe.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Stone Harbor is 2-3ft with a 8s swell period. Wind is SSE 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 Stone Harbor 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 Stone Harbor 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.
Stone Harbor 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 Stone Harbor. 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.
Stone Harbor is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Stone Harbor is a welcoming beach break on New Jersey's southern coast, offering consistent waves for beginners and intermediate surfers along the east-facing Atlantic shoreline. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions with gentle peaks that break across a wide stretch of beach, and fall nor'easters and hurricane swells deliver the best surf of the year. A family-friendly beach community with a relaxed vibe.
The prime season at Stone Harbor 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 Stone Harbor include swimmers and beachgoers during peak season, occasional rip currents, cold water temperatures in winter. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Stone Harbor 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.
