New Jersey
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Dog Park for the cleanest windows.
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on ESE swell at 9s with calm winds. The SSE wind kicks in by afternoon — 15mph and very poor by then.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 1-2ft with 11mph from the SW. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up. Sea breeze fills back in by mid-afternoon so get on it early.
Thu, Jul 2: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with moderate SW wind around 8mph.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light NW winds.
Sat, Jul 4: 2–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor - fair conditions with gentle W breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 10mph.
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 1-2ft with a 9.05s swell period. Wind is SSE at 11mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Dog Park is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.5ft ESE primary swell at 9s, a 0.5ft S secondary swell at 5s, a 0.7ft 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 Saturday from 1 PM to 4 PM with 2ft waves, a 4.9s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
