New Jersey
Solid day on tap with 2-3+ft waves on ESE swell at 6s and 10mph from the WSW.
Solid day on tap with 2-3+ft waves on ESE swell at 6s and 10mph from the WSW.
Best window·Monday 6AM–9AM·2-3+ft·Fair - Good
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Fair - Good. The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3+ft waves, moderate WSW wind around 10mph, fair - good conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on S swell at 5s and 11mph from the WNW. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Aim for the middle of the day — 1-2ft on N swell at 4s with 14mph out of the NNW. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Sun, Sep 6: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Morning kicks off with 2-3ft on NE swell at 4s.
Mon, Sep 7: 2–3ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on E swell at 9s with moderate N wind around 12mph. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
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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 2-3+ft with a 5.9s swell period. Wind is WSW at 10mph. Conditions are rated Fair - Good. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Dog Park is 2-3+ft, produced by a 2.4ft E wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.6ft SE secondary swell at 9s, a 1.2ft S 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 Dog Park is Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 7.9s 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
