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18th St. Surf Forecast, New Jersey

New Jersey

14th Street1-2ft7th St2-3ft30th St.2-3ft
18th St. surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
2-3ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
6.6s
Wind
16mph
SSW / Gusts 28mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
4.2ft @ 7sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor - Fair
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor - Fair

Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor - fair with 13mph SSW winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|13-14mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor - Fair

Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SSE swell at 6s with 13mph out of the NNE. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|7-13mph NE
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Sat
2ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Poor

6s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

18th St. Surf Spot Guide

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

18th Street in Ocean City is a reliable beach break where jetty-shaped sandbars produce punchy, hollow peaks that reward experienced surfers. The SE-facing exposure picks up a wide range of swells, with fall hurricane season and early nor'easters delivering the most powerful and well-shaped conditions. A well-loved local spot that consistently produces quality waves when other OC blocks are flat.

Rip currentsShifting sandbarsCrowded lineups during summerCold water in winterOccasional beach closures

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

18th St. Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for 18th St.?
The current wave height at 18th St. is 2-3ft with a 6.6s swell period. Wind is SSW at 16mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the 18th St. surf forecast?
Our 18th St. 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 18th St.?
The current breaking wave height at 18th St. is 2-3ft, produced by a 4.2ft 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 18th St.?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf 18th St. is Thursday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 2ft waves, a 6.25s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.