New Jersey
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Longport, 32nd St. for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Longport, 32nd St., 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. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 13mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and very poor conditions with moderate SSW wind around 10mph. Expect the wind to bump up to around 20mph by PM.
Thu, Jul 2: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on ESE swell at 9s with 8mph from the SSW. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–1ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with light winds out of the W.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and poor conditions with light winds out of the W. Expect the wind to bump up to around 13mph by PM.
Longport's 32nd Street is a mellow beach break at the southern tip of Absecon Island, where the SE-facing coastline picks up swells from tropical systems and nor'easters. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions ideal for learning, and the relatively uncrowded lineup makes it a relaxed alternative to the busier breaks in Atlantic City and Margate. Fall delivers the most consistent surf with clean NW offshore winds.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Longport, 32nd St. is 1ft with a 9s swell period. Wind is S at 9mph 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 Longport, 32nd St. is 1ft, produced by a 1.8ft ESE primary swell at 6s, a 1.1ft ESE secondary swell at 9s, a 0.5ft 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 Longport, 32nd St. is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 5.2s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Longport, 32nd St. works best with a SE swell and NW 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 Longport, 32nd St.. 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.
Longport, 32nd St. is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Longport's 32nd Street is a mellow beach break at the southern tip of Absecon Island, where the SE-facing coastline picks up swells from tropical systems and nor'easters. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions ideal for learning, and the relatively uncrowded lineup makes it a relaxed alternative to the busier breaks in Atlantic City and Margate. Fall delivers the most consistent surf with clean NW offshore winds.
The prime season at Longport, 32nd St. 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 Longport, 32nd St. include jellyfish, rip currents, crowded summer months. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Longport, 32nd St. 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.
