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Fun day ahead — expect 2-3+ft waves on ESE swell at 6s with 10mph from the WSW.
Fun day ahead — expect 2-3+ft waves on ESE swell at 6s with 10mph from the WSW.
Best window·Monday 6AM–9AM·2-3+ft·Fair - Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Asbury Park, 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 Fair - Good. Aim for the middle of the day — 2-3+ft on ESE swell at 6s with moderate WSW wind around 10mph. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on S swell at 5s with 10mph from the WNW. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 1-2ft with strong NNW wind at 14mph. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Sun, Sep 6: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Morning kicks off with 2-3ft on NE swell at 4s.
Mon, Sep 7: 2–3ft, 10s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on E swell at 9s with 12mph N winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
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Asbury Park is one of New Jersey's most iconic surf destinations, with a rich history rooted in the boardwalk culture and a dedicated local surf community. The east-facing beach break produces punchy, hollow peaks that can hold solid surf during fall hurricane swells and nor'easters, particularly around Convention Hall where sandbars tend to be most defined. The vibrant scene draws everyone from groms to seasoned veterans, making it a busy but beloved hub of Jersey Shore surfing.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Asbury Park is 2-3+ft with a 5.9s 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 Asbury Park is 2-3+ft, produced by a 2.2ft E wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.5ft SE secondary swell at 9s, a 1.3ft SSE 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 Asbury Park is Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 7.9s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Asbury Park works best with a ESE swell and W 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 Asbury Park. 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.
Asbury Park is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Asbury Park is one of New Jersey's most iconic surf destinations, with a rich history rooted in the boardwalk culture and a dedicated local surf community. The east-facing beach break produces punchy, hollow peaks that can hold solid surf during fall hurricane swells and nor'easters, particularly around Convention Hall where sandbars tend to be most defined. The vibrant scene draws everyone from groms to seasoned veterans, making it a busy but beloved hub of Jersey Shore surfing.
The prime season at Asbury Park 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 Asbury Park include crowds, rip currents, localism, strong currents near jetties, seasonal jellyfish. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Asbury Park 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).
