14th Street Surf Forecast, New Jersey
New Jersey
Current Conditions
PoorWave Height
1-2ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
6.65s
Wind
16mph
S / Gusts 28mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
6.0ft @ 7sS
Nearest Webcam
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
PoorPretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 14mph out of the SSW.
6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|12-14mph SW
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
PoorNot the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 11mph NNE winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|11-15mph NE
Forecast Charts
14th Street Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall
14th Street is a fun beach break in Ocean City, NJ, where jetty-shaped sandbars produce consistent peaks for surfers of all levels. The SE-facing exposure picks up swells from tropical systems and nor'easters, with the family-friendly beach atmosphere keeping the vibe relaxed. Fall hurricane swells deliver the best conditions with NW offshore winds grooming the faces clean.
Strong currentsBeach crowds in summerRip currentsJetty nearby
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
14th Street Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for 14th Street?
The current wave height at 14th Street is 1-2ft with a 6.65s swell period. Wind is S at 16mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the 14th Street surf forecast?
Our 14th Street 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.
What is the breaking wave height at 14th Street?
The current breaking wave height at 14th Street is 1-2ft, produced by a 6ft S 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.
When is the best time to surf 14th Street?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf 14th Street is Sunday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 2ft waves, a 7.05s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.