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Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Dog Park, 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. The sweet spot is around midday — 3-4ft waves, 12mph from the S, poor - fair conditions. Afternoon wind picks back up so try to get wet before 2pm.
Sun, May 17: 3–4ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SSE swell at 6s with light WSW winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 14mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SSE swell at 6s and light WNW winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the SE and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light winds out of the WSW.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. 1-2ft waves to start the day on SSE swell at 6s. The SW wind builds to around 13mph by afternoon.
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Dog Park is a sandy beach break along the northern Jersey Shore near the Asbury Park area, offering accessible waves for newer surfers. The east-facing Atlantic exposure picks up E and ENE swells consistently, producing fun, rolling peaks over forgiving sandbars. Fall brings the best combination of swell and offshore winds, elevating this mellow break into a solid option for building fundamentals.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Dog Park is 2-3ft with a 9.55s swell period. Wind is SW 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 Dog Park is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.8ft ESE primary swell at 10s. 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 Dog Park is Sunday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 3ft waves, a 8.2s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Dog Park 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 Dog Park. 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.
Dog Park is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Dog Park is a sandy beach break along the northern Jersey Shore near the Asbury Park area, offering accessible waves for newer surfers. The east-facing Atlantic exposure picks up E and ENE swells consistently, producing fun, rolling peaks over forgiving sandbars. Fall brings the best combination of swell and offshore winds, elevating this mellow break into a solid option for building fundamentals.
The prime season at Dog Park 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 Dog Park include crowded during peak times, strong rip currents, jetties nearby. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Dog Park 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.
