New Jersey
The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3+ft waves, moderate SW wind around 8mph, fair conditions.
The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3+ft waves, moderate SW wind around 8mph, fair conditions.
Best window·Monday 6AM–9AM·3-4ft·Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Harvey Cedars, 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. Aim for the middle of the day — 2-3+ft on E swell at 6s with 8mph from the SW. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on SE swell at 8s with 14mph W winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 1-2ft with 11mph N winds. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Sun, Sep 6: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly very poor with strong NE wind at 20mph.
Mon, Sep 7: 3–4ft, 10s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on ENE swell at 8s with moderate NW wind around 10mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
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Harvey Cedars is a classic Long Beach Island beach break offering fun, consistent waves along the east-facing Atlantic shoreline. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions and peaky surf that works well for all levels, with fall nor'easters delivering the most powerful and organized swells. The quiet residential atmosphere and uncrowded lineups make it a favorite among LBI regulars.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Harvey Cedars is 2-3+ft with a 5.9s swell period. Wind is WSW at 9mph. Conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Harvey Cedars is 2-3+ft, produced by a 2.4ft E wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.7ft SE secondary swell at 9s, a 1.1ft SSW 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 Harvey Cedars is Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 8s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Harvey Cedars 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 Harvey Cedars. 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.
Harvey Cedars is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Harvey Cedars is a classic Long Beach Island beach break offering fun, consistent waves along the east-facing Atlantic shoreline. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions and peaky surf that works well for all levels, with fall nor'easters delivering the most powerful and organized swells. The quiet residential atmosphere and uncrowded lineups make it a favorite among LBI regulars.
The prime season at Harvey Cedars 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 Harvey Cedars include cold water in winter, occasional strong currents, crowded during summer holidays. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Harvey Cedars 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).
