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Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Ventnor Pier, 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: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 3-4ft and poor - fair conditions with 11mph from the SSE.
Mon, May 11: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SE swell at 7s with 10mph NNE winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with moderate N wind around 8mph.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with moderate S wind around 10mph. Expect the wind to bump up to around 15mph by PM.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SSE swell at 7s with moderate W wind around 8mph. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 14mph from the WNW and dropping conditions to fair.
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Ventnor Pier is a beach break where the pier structure creates sandbars that produce defined peaks with more shape than the surrounding open beach. The SSE-facing exposure picks up S and SE swells well, and fall hurricane swells can deliver punchy, fast waves with occasional overhead sets. The pier acts as a natural landmark and current break, concentrating sandbars on either side that hold form across various tide stages. NW offshore winds create the cleanest conditions.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Ventnor Pier is 3-4ft with a 8.1s swell period. Wind is SSE at 11mph 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 Ventnor Pier is 3-4ft, produced by a 0.3ft SE primary swell at 13s, a 0.2ft SE secondary swell at 16s, a 3.6ft 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 Ventnor Pier is Thursday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 3ft waves, a 5.9s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Ventnor Pier works best with a SSE 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 Ventnor Pier. 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.
Ventnor Pier is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Ventnor Pier is a beach break where the pier structure creates sandbars that produce defined peaks with more shape than the surrounding open beach. The SSE-facing exposure picks up S and SE swells well, and fall hurricane swells can deliver punchy, fast waves with occasional overhead sets. The pier acts as a natural landmark and current break, concentrating sandbars on either side that hold form across various tide stages. NW offshore winds create the cleanest conditions.
The prime season at Ventnor Pier 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 Ventnor Pier include pier pilings, strong rip currents, submerged debris, crowds during summer, cold water in winter. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Ventnor Pier 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.
