New Jersey
The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3+ft waves, moderate SW wind around 9mph, poor - fair conditions.
The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3+ft waves, moderate SW wind around 9mph, poor - fair conditions.
Best window·Monday 6AM–9AM·3-4ft·Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Lavenia 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. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on E swell at 6s with moderate SSW wind around 9mph. The SSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 13mph and poor by then.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on SE swell at 8s and 15mph out of the W. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor with 1-2ft waves. Winds back off through the day and conditions clean up to poor by PM.
Sun, Sep 6: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and very poor conditions with strong NE wind at 19mph.
Mon, Sep 7: 3–4ft, 10s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on ENE swell at 8s and 10mph from the NW. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
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Lavenia Ave is a beach break on the mid-section of Long Beach Island, offering punchy peaks that form over shifting sandbars along the Atlantic-facing shoreline. The spot picks up ESE to E swells well, especially during fall hurricane season when groundswells deliver the most organized surf. Like many LBI beach breaks, conditions vary significantly from week to week depending on how storms have sculpted the bottom, rewarding surfers who know how to read the sandbars.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Lavenia Ave. is 2-3+ft with a 5.9s swell period. Wind is SW 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 Lavenia Ave. is 2-3+ft, produced by a 2.4ft E wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.7ft SE secondary swell at 9s, a 1.2ft SSW 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 Lavenia Ave. is Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 8s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Lavenia Ave. works best with a ESE 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 Lavenia 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.
Lavenia Ave. is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Lavenia Ave is a beach break on the mid-section of Long Beach Island, offering punchy peaks that form over shifting sandbars along the Atlantic-facing shoreline. The spot picks up ESE to E swells well, especially during fall hurricane season when groundswells deliver the most organized surf. Like many LBI beach breaks, conditions vary significantly from week to week depending on how storms have sculpted the bottom, rewarding surfers who know how to read the sandbars.
The prime season at Lavenia 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 Lavenia Ave. include rip currents, shifting sandbars, crowds on peak swell days, cold water in winter, beach closures in summer. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Lavenia 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).
