New Jersey
Solid day on tap with 2-3ft waves on ESE swell at 6s and 10mph WSW winds.
Solid day on tap with 2-3ft waves on ESE swell at 6s and 10mph WSW winds.
Best window·Monday 6AM–9AM·2-3+ft·Fair - Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Avon, 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 - Good. Aim for the middle of the day — 2-3ft on ESE swell at 6s with 10mph from the WSW. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on S swell at 5s with moderate WNW wind around 11mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on N swell at 4s with 14mph N winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Sun, Sep 6: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Expect 2-3ft waves early on NE swell at 4s.
Mon, Sep 7: 2–3+ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3+ft waves on E swell at 9s and 12mph N winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
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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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Avon is 2-3ft with a 5.9s swell period. Wind is WSW at 10mph. Conditions are rated Fair - Good. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Avon is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.4ft ESE wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.6ft SE secondary swell at 9s. 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 Avon is Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 7.9s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Avon 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 Avon. 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.
Avon is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. 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.
The prime season at Avon 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 Avon include strong rip currents, crowded lineups during swells, jetty rocks, localism, cold water in winter. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. 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).
