Swell Intel

Surf City Surf Forecast

New Jersey

Surf City surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
4.1s
Wind
14mph
SSW / Gusts 23mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.4ft @ 9sE
Secondary
0.6ft @ 8sSE
Tertiary
0.3ft @ 14sSE
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

Surf City is a classic Long Beach Island beach break offering fun, forgiving waves ideal for beginners and those building their skills. The east-facing Atlantic exposure picks up E and NE swells from coastal storms and hurricane remnants, with the sandy bottom producing rolling peaks across a wide stretch of shoreline. Fall brings the most consistent and powerful surf, and the laid-back barrier island vibe keeps the atmosphere welcoming.

Rip currentsSeasonal crowdsCold waterStingrays

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Aim for the middle of the day — 2-3ft on E swell at 9s with calm winds. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

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

First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on SE swell at 10s with glassy conditions. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

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

Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on E swell at 6s and barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s E|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

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

6am9am12pm3pm
7s ENE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

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

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|Calm

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Surf City Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Surf City?
The current wave height at Surf City is 1-2+ft with a 4.1s swell period. Wind is SSW at 14mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Surf City surf forecast?
Our Surf City 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.