New Jersey
2-3ft waves to start the day on E swell at 5s.
2-3ft waves to start the day on E swell at 5s.
Best window·Monday 10AM–1PM·3-4ft·Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Avalon, 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. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on E swell at 6s with 9mph SW winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on ENE swell at 5s with 8mph WNW winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 14mph N winds.
Sun, Sep 6: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on NE swell at 4s with strong NNE wind at 16mph. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Mon, Sep 7: 3–4ft, 10s period, rated Fair - Good. First light looks cleanest — 2-3+ft on E swell at 8s with 8mph from the NNW. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
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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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Avalon is 2-3ft with a 5.5s swell period. Wind is SW at 9mph. 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 Avalon is 2-3ft, produced by a 1.7ft E wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.6ft SE secondary swell at 9s, a 1.1ft E wind swell swell at 7s, a 0.7ft SW wind swell swell at 2s. 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 Avalon is Monday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 3ft waves, a 8.2s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Avalon works best with a E 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 Avalon. 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.
Avalon is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at Avalon 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 Avalon include rip currents, crowded summer beach traffic, shifting sandbars, jellyfish. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. 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).
