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Wildwood Surf Forecast

New Jersey

Wildwood surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
4.05s
Wind
13mph
S / Gusts 22mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.3ft @ 9sE
Secondary
0.5ft @ 8sSE
Tertiary
0.2ft @ 14sSE
Wind Swell
2.6ft @ 4sS

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall

Wildwood is known for its exceptionally wide beaches — some of the widest on the East Coast — and produces fun, mellow waves suited for beginners and intermediate surfers. The SE-facing coastline picks up swells from tropical systems and nor'easters, with NW offshore winds creating clean conditions. The long paddle out across the wide, shallow beach means waves tend to be well-formed by the time they reach the sandbars, and the family-friendly boardwalk atmosphere keeps the vibe relaxed.

ShorebreakTourists in summer

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds.

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

Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor with 2-3ft waves. Things come together by the afternoon with 2-3ft at fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds.

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

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s E|Calm

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Wildwood Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Wildwood?
The current wave height at Wildwood is 1-2+ft with a 4.05s swell period. Wind is S at 13mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Wildwood surf forecast?
Our Wildwood 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.