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Monmouth Beach Surf Forecast, New Jersey

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Monmouth Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
7.05s
Wind
11mph
S / Gusts 20mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
5.8ft @ 7sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor

Patience pays off today — morning is poor with 1-2ft. Afternoon shapes up better with 2-3ft and fair conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|10-13mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor with moderate NE wind around 13mph. Afternoon breeze fills in to 18mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|13-18mph NE
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Forecast Charts

Monmouth Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

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.

Crowded at peak timesStrong currents during stormsJetties nearbyCold water in winter

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Monmouth Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Monmouth Beach?
The current wave height at Monmouth Beach is 1-2ft with a 7.05s swell period. Wind is S at 11mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Monmouth Beach surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Monmouth Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Monmouth Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 5.8ft S wind swell swell at 7s. 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.
When is the best time to surf Monmouth Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Monmouth Beach is Wednesday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 3ft waves, a 8.05s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.