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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.
Sat, May 16: 2–3ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on E swell at 10s and barely a breath of wind. Onshore flow builds through the day to 21mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on ESE swell at 8s with 8mph from the W. Onshore flow builds through the day to 14mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SSE swell at 6s with calm winds. The SSE wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and poor - fair by then.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SE swell at 8s and moderate SW wind around 7mph. Onshore flow builds through the day to 13mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Wed, May 20: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SE swell at 8s and moderate SW wind around 8mph. Onshore flow builds through the day to 16mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
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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 9.4s swell period. Wind is SSW at 7mph and conditions are rated Fair. 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 2.9ft E primary swell at 10s, a 1.7ft SSE 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 Sunday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 3ft waves, a 6.3s swell period, and conditions rated 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
