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Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Brigantine Seawall, 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 Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on ESE swell at 10s and calm winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 17mph from the S and dropping conditions to poor.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SE swell at 8s with light winds out of the W. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 13mph from the S and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 10mph.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 10mph from the SW. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 17mph.
Wed, May 20: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SE swell at 8s and 10mph SSW winds. The SSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 17mph and poor by then.
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Brigantine Seawall is a beach break along the northern end of Brigantine Island, just north of Atlantic City, where the seawall structure helps define sandbars and provides some protection from erosion. The SE-facing exposure picks up swells from nor'easters and tropical systems, with the seawall creating wave refraction patterns that can produce fun peaks. NW offshore winds groom the faces clean during fall and winter, the prime surf season on this stretch of the Jersey Shore.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Brigantine Seawall is 2-3ft with a 9.35s swell period. Wind is SW at 7mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Brigantine Seawall is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.6ft ESE primary swell at 10s, a 1.6ft SSE secondary swell at 9s, a 0.5ft SW wind swell swell at 3s. 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 Brigantine Seawall is Sunday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 3ft waves, a 7.8s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Brigantine Seawall works best with a SE swell and NW 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 Brigantine Seawall. 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.
Brigantine Seawall is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Brigantine Seawall is a beach break along the northern end of Brigantine Island, just north of Atlantic City, where the seawall structure helps define sandbars and provides some protection from erosion. The SE-facing exposure picks up swells from nor'easters and tropical systems, with the seawall creating wave refraction patterns that can produce fun peaks. NW offshore winds groom the faces clean during fall and winter, the prime surf season on this stretch of the Jersey Shore.
The prime season at Brigantine Seawall 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 Brigantine Seawall include seawall structures, crowded beach access, seasonal water temperature variation. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Brigantine Seawall 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.
