New Jersey
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at The Wooden Jetty for the cleanest windows.
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.
Wed, Jun 24: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with calm winds.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and poor with light winds out of the SSW. Afternoon breeze fills in to 16mph.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 2ft and poor conditions with light winds out of the SSE.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with gentle ENE breeze.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor at 1-2ft. Later in the day looks more promising — 1-2ft and poor.
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 1ft with a 6.65s swell period. Wind is S at 13mph 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 1ft, produced by a 0.3ft NNE primary swell at 4s, a 2.6ft SSE wind swell swell at 7s. 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 Monday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 2ft waves, a 9.95s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
