New Jersey
Midday is the call — 2-3+ft waves with 10mph from the WSW and fair conditions.
Midday is the call — 2-3+ft waves with 10mph from the WSW and fair conditions.
Best window·Monday 6AM–9AM·2-3+ft·Fair - Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Boardwalk, 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 — 2-3+ft on ESE swell at 6s with moderate WSW wind around 10mph. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on S swell at 5s and moderate WNW wind around 10mph. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 1-2ft with strong NNW wind at 14mph. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Sun, Sep 6: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. 2-3ft waves to start the day on NE swell at 4s.
Mon, Sep 7: 2–3ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on E swell at 9s with moderate N wind around 12mph. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
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Boardwalk is a popular New Jersey beach break located near Asbury Park, offering fun and accessible waves along a sandy shoreline that faces east-southeast into the Atlantic. The spot picks up a wide range of swell directions, making it one of the more consistent options along the New Jersey coast, with waves that tend to be mellow and forgiving for newer surfers. Fall brings the most powerful and organized swells from passing nor'easters and tropical systems, rewarding intermediate surfers with punchy, hollow beach break conditions.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Boardwalk is 2-3+ft with a 5.9s swell period. Wind is WSW at 10mph. Conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Boardwalk is 2-3+ft, produced by a 2.3ft E wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.6ft SE secondary swell at 9s, a 1.2ft S wind swell swell at 2s. 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 Boardwalk 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.
Boardwalk 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 Boardwalk. 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.
Boardwalk is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Boardwalk is a popular New Jersey beach break located near Asbury Park, offering fun and accessible waves along a sandy shoreline that faces east-southeast into the Atlantic. The spot picks up a wide range of swell directions, making it one of the more consistent options along the New Jersey coast, with waves that tend to be mellow and forgiving for newer surfers. Fall brings the most powerful and organized swells from passing nor'easters and tropical systems, rewarding intermediate surfers with punchy, hollow beach break conditions.
The prime season at Boardwalk 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 Boardwalk include crowds, rip currents, swimmers, lifeguard zones, nor'easter currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Boardwalk 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).
