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Asbury Park Surf Forecast, New Jersey

New Jersey

Casino3-4+ftBoardwalk3-4+ftOcean Grove2-3+ft
Asbury Park surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
2-3+ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
7.05s
Wind
11mph
S / Gusts 19mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Wind Swell
4.7ft @ 7sSSE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor - Fair
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 13-4ft
Fair

Afternoon is the play — morning is only fair at 3-4ft. Things come together by the afternoon with 3-4ft at fair - good.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|11-14mph SW
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor with strong NE wind at 17mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|17-18mph NE
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Asbury Park Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Heavy
Best Swell
ESE
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

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.

CrowdsRip currentsLocalismStrong currents near jettiesSeasonal jellyfish

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Asbury Park Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Asbury Park?
The current wave height at Asbury Park is 2-3+ft with a 7.05s swell period. Wind is S at 11mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Asbury Park surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Asbury Park?
The current breaking wave height at Asbury Park is 2-3+ft, produced by a 4.7ft 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 Asbury Park?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Asbury Park is Wednesday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 3ft waves, a 8s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.