30th St. Surf Forecast, New Jersey
New Jersey
Current Conditions
PoorWave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
6.55s
Wind
13mph
SSW / Gusts 23mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.3ft @ 11sESE
Wind Swell
3.7ft @ 7sSSE
Nearest Webcam
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 311-2ft
PoorSlim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with strong SW wind at 15mph.
6am9am12pm3pm
11s ESE|15mph SW
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
PoorA slow one — 2-3ft waves and poor conditions with 12mph SSW winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|12-14mph SW
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
PoorA slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 12mph NE winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|7-12mph NE
Forecast Charts
30th St. Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall
30th Street is a beach break in Ocean City offering punchy sandbars shaped by the jetty system that runs along the island. The SE-facing exposure picks up S and SE swells from tropical systems and nor'easters, producing fast, hollow rides during fall hurricane season. Like many OC breaks, the sandbars shift seasonally, rewarding surfers who learn to read the constantly evolving bottom.
Rip currentsShifting sandbarsCrowded lineups during summerCold water in winterJellyfish in summer
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
30th St. Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for 30th St.?
The current wave height at 30th St. is 1-2+ft with a 6.55s swell period. Wind is SSW at 13mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the 30th St. surf forecast?
Our 30th 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 30th St.?
The current breaking wave height at 30th St. is 1-2+ft, produced by a 0.3ft ESE primary swell at 11s, a 3.7ft SSE 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 30th St.?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf 30th St. is Sunday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 2ft waves, a 6.45s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.