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Avalon Surf Forecast, New Jersey

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Avalon surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
2-3+ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
6.6s
Wind
13mph
SSW / Gusts 24mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Wind Swell
4.2ft @ 7sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor - Fair

Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SSE swell at 7s and strong SSW wind at 15mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|13-15mph SW
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with moderate NE wind around 12mph. Expect the wind to bump up to around 16mph by PM.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|12-17mph NE
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Avalon Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Avalon is a mellow beach break on the southern New Jersey coast, offering forgiving sandbars and rolling waves ideal for beginners and longboarders. The east-facing Atlantic exposure picks up E to NE swells from nor'easters and tropical systems, with fall delivering the most consistent and powerful surf. Its wide beaches, upscale community vibe, and relatively uncrowded lineups compared to more famous Jersey Shore spots make it a pleasant place to surf.

Rip currentsCrowded summer beach trafficShifting sandbarsJellyfish

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

Avalon Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Avalon?
The current wave height at Avalon is 2-3+ft with a 6.6s swell period. Wind is SSW at 13mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Avalon surf forecast?
Our Avalon 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 Avalon?
The current breaking wave height at Avalon is 2-3+ft, produced by a 4.2ft S 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 Avalon?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Avalon is Sunday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 3ft waves, a 6.9s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.