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Crystals Surf Forecast, New Jersey

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States Avenue2-3+ftBrigantine5-6ftSouth Carolina Ave3-4+ft
Crystals surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
2-3+ft
knee to waist 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 312-3ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 13-4ft
Poor - Fair

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with strong SW wind at 14mph. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|13-15mph SW
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 15mph NNE winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|15-18mph NE
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Crystals Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall

Crystals is a quality beach break near the border of Brigantine and Atlantic City, where the coastline begins its southward curve and the SE-facing exposure picks up a wider range of swell angles than the purely east-facing beaches to the north. The sandbars here can produce surprisingly hollow and punchy peaks, especially during fall when SE hurricane swells and NW offshore winds combine for clean, powerful conditions. A local favorite that often has better shape than the more crowded Atlantic City breaks nearby.

Crowds during peak swellStrong longshore currentsShifting sandbarsJellyfish in summer

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

Crystals Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Crystals?
The current wave height at Crystals is 2-3+ft with a 6.75s swell period. Wind is SSW at 17mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Crystals surf forecast?
Our Crystals 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 Crystals?
The current breaking wave height at Crystals is 2-3+ft, 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 Crystals?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Crystals is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 5.95s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.