New Jersey
The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, moderate SW wind around 9mph, poor - fair conditions.
The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, moderate SW wind around 9mph, poor - fair conditions.
Best window·Monday 6AM–9AM·2-3+ft·Fair - Good
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Aim for the middle of the day — 2-3ft on E swell at 6s with 9mph from the SW. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on SE swell at 8s with strong W wind at 13mph. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with strong N wind at 16mph.
Sun, Sep 6: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and very poor conditions with 20mph out of the NE.
Mon, Sep 7: 2–3+ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3+ft waves on ENE swell at 8s and 10mph NW winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
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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 2-3ft with a 5.9s swell period. Wind is WSW at 9mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Hudson Ave is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.3ft E wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.7ft SE secondary swell at 9s, a 1.2ft 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 Hudson Ave is Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 8.1s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. 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. 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).
