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Avon Surf Forecast, New Jersey

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Avon surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
7.25s
Wind
12mph
S / Gusts 19mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Wind Swell
4.6ft @ 7sSSE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Fair

Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on SSE swell at 7s with 16mph WSW winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|16mph WSW
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor - Fair

Skip the dawn patrol — 2-3ft and poor - fair early on. Afternoon shapes up better with 2-3ft and fair conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|13-14mph SW
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 16mph NE winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|15-16mph ENE
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Avon Surf Spot Guide

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

Avon-by-the-Sea is a classic New Jersey beach break situated along the Monmouth County coastline, offering punchy, fast-breaking waves that work best during fall hurricane swells and nor'easters. The sandy bottom produces quality peaks up and down the beach, and the jetties flanking the break help organize sandbars and provide some shelter depending on swell angle. This spot draws a dedicated local crew but remains one of the more accessible and rewarding spots along the Jersey Shore for surfers looking to score clean, powerful beach break conditions.

Strong rip currentsCrowded lineups during swellsJetty rocksLocalismCold water in winter

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

Avon Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Avon?
The current wave height at Avon is 2-3ft with a 7.25s swell period. Wind is S at 12mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Avon surf forecast?
Our Avon 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 Avon?
The current breaking wave height at Avon is 2-3ft, produced by a 4.6ft 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 Avon?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Avon is Wednesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 7.65s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.