New Jersey
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Jenkinsons for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Jenkinsons, 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: 2–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2ft waves on ESE swell at 9s and barely a breath of wind. Onshore flow builds through the day to 14mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. The sweet spot is around midday — 1-2ft waves, 10mph SSW winds, poor - fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up. Sea breeze fills back in by mid-afternoon so get on it early.
Thu, Jul 2: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on SSE swell at 6s and 7mph from the SW. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light winds out of the NW.
Sat, Jul 4: 2–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 2ft and mostly poor - fair with light winds out of the W. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 10mph.
Jenkinsons is a popular beach break located in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, fronting the well-known boardwalk and amusement area. The spot offers forgiving, rolling waves over a sandy bottom, making it a favorite for beginners and longboarders, though fall swells from the Atlantic can push wave quality up a notch for intermediate surfers. Its east-facing orientation means it picks up ESE to NE swells well, and the sandy bottom shifts seasonally to produce punchy peaks when conditions align.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Jenkinsons is 1-2ft with a 9.1s swell period. Wind is S at 8mph and 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 Jenkinsons is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.5ft ESE primary swell at 9s, a 0.5ft S secondary swell at 5s, a 0.5ft 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 Jenkinsons is Tuesday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 2ft waves, a 9.1s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Jenkinsons 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 Jenkinsons. 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.
Jenkinsons is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Jenkinsons is a popular beach break located in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, fronting the well-known boardwalk and amusement area. The spot offers forgiving, rolling waves over a sandy bottom, making it a favorite for beginners and longboarders, though fall swells from the Atlantic can push wave quality up a notch for intermediate surfers. Its east-facing orientation means it picks up ESE to NE swells well, and the sandy bottom shifts seasonally to produce punchy peaks when conditions align.
The prime season at Jenkinsons 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 Jenkinsons include crowds, swimmers, rip currents, beach patrol restrictions, jetski traffic. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Jenkinsons 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.
