New Jersey
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.
Sat, May 16: 2–3ft, 10s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on ESE swell at 9s and glassy conditions. The SSE wind kicks in by afternoon — 17mph and poor by then.
Sun, May 17: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Fair - Good. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on SSE swell at 6s with light WSW winds. The SSE wind kicks in by afternoon — 14mph and poor - fair by then.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SSE swell at 8s with gentle WNW breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the SE and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light WSW winds.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SSE swell at 8s and 9mph from the SW. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 13mph from the SW and dropping conditions to poor.
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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 3-4ft with a 9.3s swell period. Wind is SW at 6mph and 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 3-4ft, produced by a 3.1ft ESE primary 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 Boardwalk is Sunday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 3ft waves, a 6.2s 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
