New Jersey
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.
Sat, May 16: 2–3ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on E swell at 10s with calm winds. The S wind kicks in by afternoon — 20mph and poor by then.
Sun, May 17: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on ESE swell at 8s with light winds out of the W. The S wind kicks in by afternoon — 13mph and poor - fair by then.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SSE swell at 6s and light winds out of the SW. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SE swell at 8s with 10mph from the SW. Onshore flow builds through the day to 18mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Wed, May 20: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SE swell at 8s with moderate SSW wind around 10mph. The SSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 19mph and poor by then.
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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 3-4ft 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 Hudson Ave is 3-4ft, 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 Hudson Ave is Sunday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 4ft waves, a 6.15s 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
