New Jersey
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.
Sat, May 16: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on E swell at 10s and glassy conditions. The S wind kicks in by afternoon — 16mph and poor by then.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SE swell at 8s with light winds out of the W. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 13mph from the S and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 10mph.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, 9mph SW winds, poor - fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Wed, May 20: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Aim for the middle of the day — 2-3ft on SE swell at 8s with 11mph from the SW. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
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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 2-3ft with a 9.35s swell period. Wind is SW at 6mph and 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 Longport, 32nd St. is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.7ft E primary swell at 10s, a 1.6ft SSE secondary swell at 8s, a 0.7ft SW wind swell swell at 3s. 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 Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 5.75s swell period, and conditions rated 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
