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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.
Sat, May 16: 2–3ft, 10s period, rated Poor. The sweet spot is around midday — 3-4ft waves, 12mph S winds, fair conditions. Don't wait too long — the wind comes back up after lunch.
Sun, May 17: 3–4ft, 9s period, rated Fair - Good. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on SSE swell at 6s with light winds out of the WSW. The SSE wind kicks in by afternoon — 14mph and poor - fair by then.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SSE swell at 6s with light winds out of the WNW. The SE wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and poor - fair by then.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Morning kicks off with 1-2ft on SSE swell at 5s.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. 1-2ft waves to start the day on SSE swell at 6s. The SW wind builds to around 13mph by afternoon.
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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 2-3ft with a 9.55s swell period. Wind is SW 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 Asbury Park is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.8ft ESE primary swell at 10s. 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 Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 8.5s 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
