New Jersey
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Beach Haven for the cleanest windows.
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 20mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–2ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with 13mph SSW winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 28mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on SE swell at 10s with 11mph SW winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 16mph from the SSW and dropping conditions to very poor.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with gentle WSW breeze. Afternoon breeze fills in to 14mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with gentle W breeze. Expect the wind to bump up to around 15mph by PM.
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 1ft with a 9.05s swell period. Wind is S at 13mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Beach Haven is 1ft, produced by a 1.8ft ESE primary swell at 9s, a 0.9ft S wind swell swell at 5s. 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 Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 5.45s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
