New Jersey
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Bradley Beach for the cleanest windows.
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 9s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 15mph from the SSE and dropping conditions to very poor.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 10mph from the SSW. Afternoon breeze fills in to 16mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 8mph from the SW.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with gentle NW breeze.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Skip the dawn patrol — 1-2ft and poor early on. Afternoon shapes up better with 1-2ft and poor - fair conditions.
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 1-2ft with a 9.05s swell period. Wind is SSE at 12mph 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 Bradley Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.5ft ESE primary swell at 9s, a 0.5ft S secondary swell at 5s, a 0.7ft 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 Saturday from 1 PM to 4 PM with 2ft waves, a 4.9s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
