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·3-4ft·Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Bradley Beach, 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: 2–3+ft, 6s period, rated Fair - Good. Midday is the call — 2-3+ft waves with moderate WSW wind around 10mph and fair - good conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on S swell at 5s with 10mph WNW winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on N swell at 4s with 14mph N winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sun, Sep 6: 3–4ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Morning kicks off with 3-4ft on ENE swell at 5s.
Mon, Sep 7: 3–4ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on E swell at 9s with moderate N wind around 12mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
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Bradley Beach is a classic New Jersey shore break situated along the Monmouth County coastline, offering mellow, forgiving waves that roll in off the Atlantic and break over a gently sloping sandy bottom. The beach faces nearly due east, making it well-suited to pick up northeast and east swells generated by Atlantic storms, with fall hurricane season delivering some of the best surf of the year. Its relaxed wave character and easy beach access make it a popular spot for learners and longboarders, while more experienced surfers enjoy the occasional punchy peaks that form during stronger swell events.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Bradley Beach is 2-3+ft with a 6s 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 Bradley Beach is 2-3+ft, produced by a 2.5ft ESE wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.7ft SE secondary swell at 9s, a 1.1ft 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 Bradley Beach is Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 8s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Bradley Beach 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 Bradley Beach. 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.
Bradley Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Bradley Beach is a classic New Jersey shore break situated along the Monmouth County coastline, offering mellow, forgiving waves that roll in off the Atlantic and break over a gently sloping sandy bottom. The beach faces nearly due east, making it well-suited to pick up northeast and east swells generated by Atlantic storms, with fall hurricane season delivering some of the best surf of the year. Its relaxed wave character and easy beach access make it a popular spot for learners and longboarders, while more experienced surfers enjoy the occasional punchy peaks that form during stronger swell events.
The prime season at Bradley Beach 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 Bradley Beach include rip currents, crowded lineups in summer, beach closures, seasonal lifeguard restrictions. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Bradley Beach 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).
