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Fun day ahead — expect 2-3ft waves on ESE swell at 6s with 10mph from the WSW.
Fun day ahead — expect 2-3ft waves on ESE swell at 6s with 10mph from the WSW.
Best window·Thursday 1PM–4PM·2-3ft·Fair - Good
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Fair - Good. The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, 10mph WSW winds, fair - good conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on S swell at 4s and 10mph from the WNW. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on NNE swell at 5s with 15mph N winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sun, Sep 6: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. 2-3ft waves to start the day on ENE swell at 4s.
Mon, Sep 7: 2–3ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor with 2-3ft waves. Wind drops off and the surface cleans up — poor by afternoon.
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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 6s swell period. Wind is WSW at 10mph. Conditions are rated Fair - Good. 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 2.2ft ESE wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.4ft SE secondary swell at 9s, a 1ft 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 Monmouth Beach is Thursday from 1 PM to 4 PM with 2ft waves, a 6s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
