New Jersey
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Holyoke for the cleanest windows.
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds. 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 13mph from the SSW. Expect the wind to bump up to around 26mph by PM.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on SE swell at 10s with moderate SW wind around 11mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light W winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 12mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. 1-2ft waves to start the day on S swell at 5s. The WSW wind builds to around 12mph by afternoon.
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 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 Holyoke is 1ft, produced by a 1.8ft ESE primary swell at 9s, a 1ft 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 Holyoke is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 5.45s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
