New Jersey
Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor - fair at 2-3ft.
Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor - fair at 2-3ft.
Best window·Monday 9AM–12PM·2-3+ft·Fair - Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at 30th St., New Jersey. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Thu, Sep 3: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Patience pays off today — morning is poor - fair with 2-3ft. Things come together by the afternoon with 2-3ft at very poor.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 7s and moderate WNW wind around 8mph. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on N swell at 3s and 12mph from the NNW. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sun, Sep 6: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on NE swell at 4s with 13mph from the NNE. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Mon, Sep 7: 2–3+ft, 10s period, rated Fair - Good. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3+ft waves on E swell at 8s and 8mph NNW winds. The SSE wind kicks in by afternoon — 12mph and very poor by then.
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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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at 30th St. is 2-3ft with a 5.8s swell period. Wind is WSW at 11mph. Conditions are rated Fair - Good. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at 30th St. is 2-3ft, produced by a 1.9ft E wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.7ft SE secondary swell at 9s, a 0.9ft SW 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 30th St. is Monday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 3ft waves, a 8.2s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
30th St. 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 30th St.. 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.
30th St. is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. 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.
The prime season at 30th St. 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 30th St. include rip currents, shifting sandbars, crowded lineups during summer, cold water in winter, jellyfish in summer. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
