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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.
Sat, May 16: 2–3ft, 10s period, rated Poor. The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, 17mph out of the S, poor conditions.
Sun, May 17: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on S swell at 6s with moderate W wind around 7mph. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 14mph from the SSE and dropping conditions to poor.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SE swell at 8s with light winds out of the SW. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 10mph from the SSE and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SE swell at 9s with moderate SW wind around 10mph. The SSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 18mph and poor by then.
Wed, May 20: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SE swell at 8s with 10mph SSW winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 19mph from the SSW and dropping conditions to poor.
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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 2-3ft with a 9.5s swell period. Wind is SSE at 7mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Lavenia Ave. is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.5ft E primary swell at 10s, a 1.8ft SSE secondary swell at 9s, a 0.9ft 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 Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 8.35s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
