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Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Monmouth Beach, 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, 9s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on ESE swell at 9s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 14mph from the SSE and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with gentle WSW breeze and fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning. Don't wait too long — the wind comes back up after lunch.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on SSE swell at 8s with light winds out of the NNW. The SE wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and poor by then.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light WSW winds.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 8mph SW winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 14mph.
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Monmouth Beach is a reliable Jersey Shore beach break known among locals for the drainage pipe outflow that creates a quasi-point break setup, producing fun right-handers when sandbars align with the structure. The east-facing exposure picks up a wide range of Atlantic swells, with fall nor'easters and hurricane swells delivering the best conditions. A solid option for intermediate surfers looking for a wave with a bit more shape than the average NJ beach break.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Monmouth Beach is 2-3ft with a 9.15s swell period. Wind is SSW at 6mph 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 Monmouth Beach is 2-3ft, produced by a 3.3ft ESE primary swell at 9s. 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 Monmouth Beach is Saturday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 2ft waves, a 9.45s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Monmouth Beach works best with a E 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 Monmouth Beach. 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.
Monmouth Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Monmouth Beach is a reliable Jersey Shore beach break known among locals for the drainage pipe outflow that creates a quasi-point break setup, producing fun right-handers when sandbars align with the structure. The east-facing exposure picks up a wide range of Atlantic swells, with fall nor'easters and hurricane swells delivering the best conditions. A solid option for intermediate surfers looking for a wave with a bit more shape than the average NJ beach break.
The prime season at Monmouth Beach 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 Monmouth Beach include crowded at peak times, strong currents during storms, jetties nearby, cold water in winter. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Monmouth Beach 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.
