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Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at 34th Street, New Jersey. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sat, May 16: 2–3ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Aim for the middle of the day — 2-3ft on E swell at 10s with 18mph out of the S.
Sun, May 17: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Aim for the middle of the day — 3-4ft on S swell at 6s with 8mph S winds. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning. Don't wait too long — the wind comes back up after lunch.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SE swell at 8s and light winds out of the SW. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Aim for the middle of the day — 2-3ft on SE swell at 9s with 10mph SW winds. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning. Don't wait too long — the wind comes back up after lunch.
Wed, May 20: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with strong SSW wind at 13mph. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down. Afternoon wind picks back up so try to get wet before 2pm.
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34th Street is a fun beach break on the southern end of Long Beach Island, catching SE and E swells that push up the coast during fall hurricane season and nor'easters. The sandy bottom produces consistent peaks across a wide stretch of beach, making it accessible for surfers of all levels. NW winds blow offshore here, cleaning up the wave faces and creating the best conditions on this stretch of the southern Jersey Shore.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at 34th Street is 2-3ft with a 9.5s swell period. Wind is SSE at 7mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at 34th Street is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.5ft E primary swell at 10s, a 1.8ft SSE secondary swell at 9s, a 0.9ft SSW 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 34th Street is Sunday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 3ft waves, a 8.05s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
34th 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 34th 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.
34th Street is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 34th Street is a fun beach break on the southern end of Long Beach Island, catching SE and E swells that push up the coast during fall hurricane season and nor'easters. The sandy bottom produces consistent peaks across a wide stretch of beach, making it accessible for surfers of all levels. NW winds blow offshore here, cleaning up the wave faces and creating the best conditions on this stretch of the southern Jersey Shore.
The prime season at 34th 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 34th Street include crowded weekends, seasonal swimmers, jellyfish, occasional strong currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our 34th 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
