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Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at North Street, 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, 10s period, rated Poor. Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with 15mph out of the S and poor conditions.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Aim for the middle of the day — 2-3ft on S swell at 7s with light WSW winds. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down. Afternoon wind picks back up so try to get wet before 2pm.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with calm winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 10mph by PM.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with moderate SW wind around 10mph. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with 11mph SW winds. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down. Afternoon wind picks back up so try to get wet before 2pm.
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North Street is a beach break in the Ocean City / Avalon area of the southern Jersey Shore, where the coastline angles to pick up SE swells from offshore storms. The shifting sandbars produce punchy peaks with both lefts and rights, and fall is prime time when hurricane-season groundswells combine with NW offshore winds for the cleanest conditions on this stretch of the South Jersey coast.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at North Street is 2-3ft with a 9.5s swell period. Wind is S at 7mph 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 North Street is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.5ft E primary swell at 10s, a 1.6ft SSE secondary swell at 9s, a 1ft SSW 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 North Street is Thursday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 2ft waves, a 5.55s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
North Street 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 North Street. 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.
North Street is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. North Street is a beach break in the Ocean City / Avalon area of the southern Jersey Shore, where the coastline angles to pick up SE swells from offshore storms. The shifting sandbars produce punchy peaks with both lefts and rights, and fall is prime time when hurricane-season groundswells combine with NW offshore winds for the cleanest conditions on this stretch of the South Jersey coast.
The prime season at North Street 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 North Street include rip currents, shifting sandbars, crowds during summer, 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 North Street 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.
