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Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Casino Pier, 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. Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with strong SSE wind at 19mph and poor conditions.
Sun, May 17: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Fair - Good. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on S swell at 6s with moderate WSW wind around 9mph. The SSE wind kicks in by afternoon — 17mph and poor by then.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SE swell at 7s with gentle W breeze. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Aim for the middle of the day — 2-3ft on SE swell at 8s with 8mph from the WSW. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down. Afternoon wind picks back up so try to get wet before 2pm.
Wed, May 20: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on S swell at 6s and 8mph from the SW. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 15mph from the SSW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
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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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Casino Pier is 2-3ft with a 9.55s swell period. Wind is SSE at 8mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Casino Pier is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.5ft E primary swell at 10s, a 1.7ft SE secondary swell at 8s, a 0.6ft SSW 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 Casino Pier is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 8.45s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Casino Pier 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 Casino Pier. 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.
Casino Pier is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. 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.
The prime season at Casino Pier 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 Casino Pier include pier pilings, crowds, swimmers, rip currents, lifeguard restrictions. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
