New Jersey
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Hudson Ave for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Hudson Ave, 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. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 17mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–2ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and poor with moderate SSW wind around 10mph. Afternoon breeze fills in to 22mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on SE swell at 10s with 10mph SW winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 16mph from the SSW and dropping conditions to very poor.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light WSW winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 14mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light winds out of the W. Expect the wind to bump up to around 15mph by PM.
Hudson Ave is a classic Long Beach Island beach break in Surf City, offering consistent peaks along the east-facing Atlantic shoreline. The sandy bottom produces fun, workable waves best suited for beginner to intermediate surfers, with fall nor'easters and hurricane swells delivering the most powerful conditions. Like most of LBI, the open beach exposure picks up a wide swell window and westerly offshore winds clean up the faces nicely.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Hudson Ave is 1ft with a 9.05s swell period. Wind is S at 11mph 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 Hudson Ave is 1ft, produced by a 1.8ft ESE primary swell at 9s, a 0.9ft S wind swell swell at 5s. 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 Hudson Ave 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.
Hudson Ave 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 Hudson Ave. 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.
Hudson Ave is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Hudson Ave is a classic Long Beach Island beach break in Surf City, offering consistent peaks along the east-facing Atlantic shoreline. The sandy bottom produces fun, workable waves best suited for beginner to intermediate surfers, with fall nor'easters and hurricane swells delivering the most powerful conditions. Like most of LBI, the open beach exposure picks up a wide swell window and westerly offshore winds clean up the faces nicely.
The prime season at Hudson Ave 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 Hudson Ave include shorebreak, crowds during peak season. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Hudson Ave 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.
