56th St. Surf Forecast, New Jersey
New Jersey
Current Conditions
PoorWave Height
3-4+ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
6.55s
Wind
16mph
SSW / Gusts 26mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.3ft @ 11sESE
Wind Swell
3.7ft @ 7sSSE
Nearest Webcam
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 313-4ft
Poor - Fair6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 13-4ft
Poor - FairA slow one — 3-4ft waves and poor - fair conditions with 14mph SSW winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|13-14mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
PoorSlim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor with strong NNE wind at 13mph.
6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|10-13mph NE
Forecast Charts
56th St. Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall
56th Street is a quality beach break in Sea Isle City on the southern New Jersey coast, where the coastline angles to pick up SE swells particularly well from tropical systems and coastal storms. The shifting sandbars produce punchy, hollow peaks that reward experienced surfers, especially during fall hurricane season when powerful groundswells combine with NW offshore winds for clean, well-shaped conditions. A step up in consistency from the surrounding beaches.
Rip currentsShifting sandbarsCrowded lineups in summerCold water in winterStrong longshore drift
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
56th St. Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for 56th St.?
The current wave height at 56th St. is 3-4+ft with a 6.55s swell period. Wind is SSW at 16mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the 56th St. surf forecast?
Our 56th 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 56th St.?
The current breaking wave height at 56th St. is 3-4+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 56th St.?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf 56th St. is Wednesday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 4ft waves, a 7.25s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.