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Belmar Surf Forecast, New Jersey

New Jersey

Avon2-3+ftBradley Beach2-3+ftSpring Lake2-3+ft
Belmar surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
3-4+ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
7.05s
Wind
12mph
S / Gusts 20mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Wind Swell
4.7ft @ 7sSSE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 313-4ft
Poor - Fair
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 13-4ft
Fair - Good

Aim for the middle of the day — 3-4ft on SSE swell at 8s with moderate SW wind around 12mph. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|11-14mph SW
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor with strong NE wind at 16mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|16-17mph ENE
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Belmar Surf Spot Guide

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

Belmar is the epicenter of New Jersey surfing, with different avenues offering distinct characters — 8th Avenue is the locals' barrel spot with a fiercely territorial crew, while 16th Avenue and the public beaches provide more accessible peaks for the broader surf community. The east-facing beach picks up virtually every Atlantic swell, and fall hurricane season delivers punchy, hollow conditions over well-shaped sandbars. Home to multiple surf shops, competitions, and a deep surf culture, Belmar has been the heartbeat of Jersey Shore surfing for decades.

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

Belmar Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Belmar?
The current wave height at Belmar is 3-4+ft with a 7.05s swell period. Wind is S at 12mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Belmar surf forecast?
Our Belmar 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 Belmar?
The current breaking wave height at Belmar is 3-4+ft, produced by a 4.7ft 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 Belmar?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Belmar is Wednesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 8s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.