New Jersey
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Lavenia Ave. for the cleanest windows.
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1ft on ESE swell at 9s with calm winds. The S wind kicks in by afternoon — 20mph and very poor by then.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and poor with strong SSW wind at 14mph. Expect the wind to bump up to around 27mph by PM.
Thu, Jul 2: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on SE swell at 10s with strong SW wind at 13mph. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light winds out of the WSW. Afternoon breeze fills in to 14mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light winds out of the W. Expect the wind to bump up to around 15mph by PM.
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 1ft with a 9s swell period. Wind is SSE at 12mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Lavenia Ave. is 1ft, produced by a 1.8ft ESE primary 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 Lavenia Ave. is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 5.45s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
