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Jenkinsons Surf Forecast, New Jersey

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Jenkinsons surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
7.1s
Wind
9mph
S / Gusts 15mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Wind Swell
4.5ft @ 7sSSE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 313-4ft
Poor - Fair
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 13-4ft
Fair

Patience pays off today — morning is fair with 3-4ft. Things come together by the afternoon with 3-4ft at fair - good.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|10-14mph SW
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor with 18mph NNE winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|18-20mph NE
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Jenkinsons Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Heavy
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

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.

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Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Jenkinsons Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Jenkinsons?
The current wave height at Jenkinsons is 2-3ft with a 7.1s swell period. Wind is S at 9mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Jenkinsons surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Jenkinsons?
The current breaking wave height at Jenkinsons is 2-3ft, produced by a 4.5ft SSE wind swell swell at 7s. 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.
When is the best time to surf Jenkinsons?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Jenkinsons is Sunday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 4ft waves, a 7.3s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.