New Jersey
Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor - fair at 2-3ft.
Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor - fair at 2-3ft.
Best window·Monday 7AM–10AM·3-4ft·Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Holyoke, 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 Poor - Fair. Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor - fair with 2-3ft waves. Things come together by the afternoon with 2-3ft at very poor.
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 out of the W. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor with 1-2ft waves. Wind drops off and the surface cleans up — poor by afternoon.
Sun, Sep 6: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly very poor with strong NNE wind at 15mph.
Mon, Sep 7: 3–4ft, 10s period, rated Fair - Good. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on ENE swell at 8s and 9mph from the NW. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
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Holyoke is a lesser-known beach break on the southern end of Long Beach Island, offering uncrowded peaks for surfers willing to explore beyond the more popular spots. The Atlantic-facing shoreline picks up ESE and E swells well, producing punchy waves over shifting sandbars that reward those who know how to read the bottom. Fall hurricane swells are the prime window, when cooler water and consistent groundswell combine for the most shapely conditions.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Holyoke is 2-3ft with a 5.9s swell period. Wind is SW at 7mph. 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 Holyoke is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.5ft E wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.8ft SE secondary swell at 9s. 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 Holyoke is Monday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 3ft waves, a 8.1s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Holyoke works best with a ESE 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 Holyoke. 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.
Holyoke is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Holyoke is a lesser-known beach break on the southern end of Long Beach Island, offering uncrowded peaks for surfers willing to explore beyond the more popular spots. The Atlantic-facing shoreline picks up ESE and E swells well, producing punchy waves over shifting sandbars that reward those who know how to read the bottom. Fall hurricane swells are the prime window, when cooler water and consistent groundswell combine for the most shapely conditions.
The prime season at Holyoke 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 Holyoke include strong currents, shallow sandbars, boat traffic, jellyfish, wind chop. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Holyoke 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).
