New Jersey
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at 7th St, 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 - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on E swell at 10s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 17mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Sun, May 17: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SE swell at 8s with light W winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 13mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind. Afternoon breeze fills in to 10mph.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Skip the dawn patrol — 1-2ft and poor early on. Afternoon shapes up better with 1-2ft and poor conditions.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on SE swell at 8s and moderate SW wind around 9mph. Onshore flow builds through the day to 14mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
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7th Street is the crown jewel of Ocean City surfing, considered the best peak in town where the jetty configuration and bottom contours consistently produce well-shaped, punchy waves. The SE-facing exposure picks up a wide range of swells, and the jetties channel sandbars into reliable takeoff zones that deliver both lefts and rights. Fall is prime time when hurricane swells and early nor'easters stack up nicely, drawing a competitive local crowd to this iconic NJ surf spot.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at 7th St is 2-3ft with a 9.35s swell period. Wind is SW at 6mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at 7th St is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.7ft E primary swell at 10s, a 1.6ft SSE secondary swell at 8s, a 0.7ft SW wind swell swell at 3s. 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 7th St is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 5.75s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
7th 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 7th 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.
7th St is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. 7th Street is the crown jewel of Ocean City surfing, considered the best peak in town where the jetty configuration and bottom contours consistently produce well-shaped, punchy waves. The SE-facing exposure picks up a wide range of swells, and the jetties channel sandbars into reliable takeoff zones that deliver both lefts and rights. Fall is prime time when hurricane swells and early nor'easters stack up nicely, drawing a competitive local crowd to this iconic NJ surf spot.
The prime season at 7th 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 7th St include rip currents, jetty nearby, crowds during summer, beach closures during peak season. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our 7th 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
