New Jersey
Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor - fair with 2-3ft waves.
Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor - fair with 2-3ft waves.
Best window·Monday 7AM–10AM·3-4ft·Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Beach Haven, 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 Poor - Fair. Skip the dawn patrol — 2-3ft and poor - fair early on. Later in the day looks more promising — 2-3ft and very poor.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on SE swell at 8s with 14mph out of the W. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Patience pays off today — morning is poor with 1-2ft. Wind drops off and the surface cleans up — poor by afternoon.
Sun, Sep 6: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 2-3ft waves and very poor conditions with 19mph out of the NE.
Mon, Sep 7: 3–4ft, 10s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on ENE swell at 8s with moderate NW wind around 10mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
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Beach Haven is a fun beach break at the southern end of Long Beach Island, offering consistent sandbars and forgiving waves suited for all levels. The Atlantic-facing shoreline picks up a wide range of east and northeast swells, with fall hurricane season pushing the best conditions to this laid-back barrier island community. The wide sandy beach and accessible shoreline make it a popular destination for families and surf-minded visitors alike.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Beach Haven is 2-3ft with a 5.9s swell period. Wind is SW at 7mph. 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 Beach Haven is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.5ft E wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.8ft 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 Beach Haven is Monday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 3ft waves, a 8.1s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Beach Haven 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 Beach Haven. 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.
Beach Haven is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Beach Haven is a fun beach break at the southern end of Long Beach Island, offering consistent sandbars and forgiving waves suited for all levels. The Atlantic-facing shoreline picks up a wide range of east and northeast swells, with fall hurricane season pushing the best conditions to this laid-back barrier island community. The wide sandy beach and accessible shoreline make it a popular destination for families and surf-minded visitors alike.
The prime season at Beach Haven 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 Beach Haven include rip currents, crowds in summer, shifting sandbars, 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 Beach Haven 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).
