Delaware
Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light winds out of the WNW.
Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light winds out of the WNW.
Best window·Monday 6AM–9AM·2-3ft·Fair - Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Gordon Pond, Delaware. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Thu, Sep 3: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. The sweet spot is around midday — 1-2ft waves, gentle WNW breeze, poor - fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on E swell at 5s and 8mph from the W. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Hold off if you can — morning starts out very poor with 1-2ft waves. Later in the day looks more promising — 1-2ft and poor.
Sun, Sep 6: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on NNE swell at 3s with strong NNE wind at 15mph. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Mon, Sep 7: 2–3ft, 10s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on E swell at 8s with light N winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
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Gordon Pond is a sheltered beach break located on Delaware's inland bay system, offering mellow, forgiving waves ideal for learning and progression. The protected bay orientation creates smaller, more manageable swell compared to the Atlantic-facing beaches, making it a perfect alternative during larger swells or for newer surfers seeking gentler conditions. With its sandy bottom and gradual break characteristics, this spot rewards patience and provides plenty of space for paddling out and practicing fundamental skills.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Gordon Pond is 1-2ft with a 5.7s swell period. Wind is WNW at 5mph. Conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Gordon Pond is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.5ft E wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.3ft SE secondary swell at 9s, a 0.6ft WSW 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 Gordon Pond is Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 7.5s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Gordon Pond 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 Gordon Pond. 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.
Gordon Pond is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Gordon Pond is a sheltered beach break located on Delaware's inland bay system, offering mellow, forgiving waves ideal for learning and progression. The protected bay orientation creates smaller, more manageable swell compared to the Atlantic-facing beaches, making it a perfect alternative during larger swells or for newer surfers seeking gentler conditions. With its sandy bottom and gradual break characteristics, this spot rewards patience and provides plenty of space for paddling out and practicing fundamental skills.
The prime season at Gordon Pond 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 Gordon Pond include shallow water, soft swell consistency, bay traffic. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Gordon Pond 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).
