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Brigantine Surf Forecast, New Jersey

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Brigantine surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
5-6ft
head high
Swell Period
6.75s
Wind
17mph
SSW / Gusts 30mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
5.8ft @ 7sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 314-5ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 14-5ft
Poor - Fair

Midday is the call — 4-5ft waves with 14mph SW winds and poor - fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|13-15mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor - Fair

Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SSE swell at 6s with 15mph out of the NNE. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|15-18mph NE
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Poor

6s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Brigantine Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall

Brigantine is a mellow beach break on the barrier island north of Atlantic City, offering forgiving waves well-suited for beginners and longboarders. The SE-facing Atlantic exposure picks up a variety of swell angles, producing peaky, rolling surf with relatively consistent sandbars. Its low-key atmosphere and lighter crowds compared to Atlantic City make it a pleasant escape for surfers seeking uncrowded New Jersey lineups, especially during the quieter fall and winter months.

Rip currentsShifting sandbarsCrowding near jettiesCold water in winter

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

Brigantine Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Brigantine?
The current wave height at Brigantine is 5-6ft with a 6.75s swell period. Wind is SSW at 17mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Brigantine surf forecast?
Our Brigantine 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 Brigantine?
The current breaking wave height at Brigantine is 5-6ft, produced by a 5.8ft S 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 Brigantine?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Brigantine is Sunday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 4ft waves, a 7.15s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.