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Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at The Wooden Jetty, 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. Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor with 11mph from the SE.
Mon, May 11: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions with strong NNE wind at 19mph.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with moderate N wind around 12mph.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with moderate S wind around 10mph. Afternoon breeze fills in to 16mph.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Fair. Expect 2-3ft all day on SSE swell at 8s with moderate WSW wind around 8mph — nothing amazing but surfable. Expect the wind to bump up to around 14mph by PM.
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The Wooden Jetty is a beach break near the southern tip of Long Beach Island where a wooden jetty structure helps organize sandbars and create defined peaks. The SE-facing exposure picks up swells from tropical systems and nor'easters, with the jetty providing a reference point for lineup positioning and concentrating sand on its upcurrent side. NW offshore winds clean up the faces nicely, making fall the prime season for quality surf at this relatively uncrowded spot.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at The Wooden Jetty is 2-3ft with a 8.1s swell period. Wind is SSE at 15mph 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 The Wooden Jetty is 2-3ft, produced by a 0.3ft ESE primary swell at 13s, a 3.8ft SE wind swell 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 The Wooden Jetty is Thursday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 3ft waves, a 5.85s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
The Wooden Jetty works best with a SE swell and NW 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 The Wooden Jetty. 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.
The Wooden Jetty is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. The Wooden Jetty is a beach break near the southern tip of Long Beach Island where a wooden jetty structure helps organize sandbars and create defined peaks. The SE-facing exposure picks up swells from tropical systems and nor'easters, with the jetty providing a reference point for lineup positioning and concentrating sand on its upcurrent side. NW offshore winds clean up the faces nicely, making fall the prime season for quality surf at this relatively uncrowded spot.
The prime season at The Wooden Jetty 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 The Wooden Jetty include jetty pilings, strong currents near structure, occasional localism. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our The Wooden Jetty 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.
