New Jersey
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Harvey Cedars for the cleanest windows.
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind. Afternoon breeze fills in to 20mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–2ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with 16mph SSW winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 27mph by PM.
Thu, Jul 2: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 10s and moderate SSW wind around 12mph. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with gentle WSW breeze. Afternoon breeze fills in to 14mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–1ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light W winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 15mph by PM.
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 1ft with a 9s swell period. Wind is SSE at 13mph 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 Harvey Cedars is 1ft, produced by a 1.8ft ESE primary 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 Thursday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 2ft waves, a 4.9s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
