New Jersey
Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with 10mph from the WSW.
Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with 10mph from the WSW.
Best window·Monday 10AM–1PM·2-3ft·Good
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on E swell at 6s with 10mph WSW winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on S swell at 5s with 11mph from the WNW. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. The sweet spot is around midday — 1-2ft waves, strong NNW wind at 13mph, poor - fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Sun, Sep 6: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Morning kicks off with 2-3+ft on NE swell at 4s.
Mon, Sep 7: 2–3+ft, 10s period, rated Fair - Good. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3+ft waves on E swell at 9s and 12mph NNW winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
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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 2-3ft with a 5.9s swell period. Wind is WSW at 10mph. Conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Jenkinsons is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.4ft E wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.6ft SE secondary swell at 9s, a 1ft 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 Monday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 2ft waves, a 10.3s swell period, and conditions rated Good. 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. 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).
