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Casino Pier Surf Forecast, New Jersey

New Jersey

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Casino Pier surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
3-4+ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
7.05s
Wind
22mph
S / Gusts 31mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
5.1ft @ 7sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 313-4ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 14-5ft
Fair - Good

Skip the dawn patrol — 3-4ft and poor early on. Wind drops off and the surface cleans up — fair - good by afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|12-19mph SSW
Thu, Apr 24-5ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 3-4ft and poor with strong NNE wind at 20mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|20-25mph NE
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Sat
2ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair

6s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Casino Pier Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Heavy
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Casino Pier in Seaside Heights is one of the most recognizable surf backdrops on the Jersey Shore, made globally famous when Hurricane Sandy dumped its roller coaster into the ocean in 2012. The east-facing beach break produces fun, peaky waves on either side of the pier structure, which helps shape sandbars and focus swell energy. While the boardwalk draws summer tourists, fall and winter bring cleaner conditions with fewer crowds, rewarding surfers with punchy, rideable peaks.

Pier pilingsCrowdsSwimmersRip currentsLifeguard restrictions

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

Casino Pier Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Casino Pier?
The current wave height at Casino Pier is 3-4+ft with a 7.05s swell period. Wind is S at 22mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Casino Pier surf forecast?
Our Casino Pier 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 Casino Pier?
The current breaking wave height at Casino Pier is 3-4+ft, produced by a 5.1ft 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 Casino Pier?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Casino Pier is Sunday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 4ft waves, a 7.3s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.