New Jersey
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at 14th Street for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at 14th Street, New Jersey. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 14mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly very poor with moderate SSW wind around 8mph. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 20mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with moderate SSW wind around 8mph.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–1ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with light WSW winds.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly very poor with gentle W breeze. Afternoon breeze fills in to 13mph.
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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at 14th Street is 1ft with a 8.9s swell period. Wind is S at 11mph 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 14th Street is 1ft, produced by a 1.6ft ESE primary swell at 6s, a 1.2ft ESE secondary swell at 9s, a 0.6ft S wind swell swell at 2s. 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 14th Street is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 1ft waves, a 5.2s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
14th Street 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 14th Street. 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.
14th Street is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at 14th Street 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 14th Street include strong currents, beach crowds in summer, rip currents, jetty nearby. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
