Dog Park Surf Forecast, New Jersey
New Jersey
Current Conditions
Poor - FairWave Height
2-3+ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
7.05s
Wind
12mph
S / Gusts 21mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Wind Swell
4.7ft @ 7sSSE
Nearest Webcam
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 313-4ft
Poor - Fair6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 13-4ft
FairAfternoon is the play — morning is only fair at 3-4ft. Later in the day looks more promising — 3-4ft and fair - good.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|12-14mph SW
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
PoorSlim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor with strong NE wind at 15mph.
6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|15-19mph NE
Forecast Charts
Dog Park Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall
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.
Crowded during peak timesStrong rip currentsJetties nearby
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Dog Park Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Dog Park?
The current wave height at Dog Park is 2-3+ft with a 7.05s swell period. Wind is S at 12mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Dog Park surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Dog Park?
The current breaking wave height at Dog Park is 2-3+ft, produced by a 4.7ft SSE 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 Dog Park?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Dog Park is Wednesday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 3ft waves, a 8s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.