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Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Nun's 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 Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on E swell at 10s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 15mph from the S and dropping conditions to poor.
Sun, May 17: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Fair - Good. The sweet spot is around midday — 3-4ft waves, light W winds, fair - good conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SE swell at 7s with light winds out of the WSW. The SSE wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and poor by then.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SE swell at 9s and 8mph SW winds. The SSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 14mph and poor by then.
Wed, May 20: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Aim for the middle of the day — 3-4ft on SE swell at 8s with 11mph SW winds. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning. Don't wait too long — the wind comes back up after lunch.
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Nun's Beach is a quiet stretch of Atlantic-facing shoreline near Stone Harbor on the southern New Jersey coast, offering mellow beach break waves over a sandy bottom. The uncrowded lineup and forgiving conditions make it ideal for beginners and longboarders seeking a peaceful session away from more popular breaks. Fall swells from nor'easters and tropical systems provide the most consistent surf, with westerly winds grooming clean faces.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Nun's Beach is 2-3ft with a 9.35s 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 Nun's Beach is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.4ft E primary swell at 10s, a 1.5ft SSE secondary swell at 8s, a 0.8ft 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 Nun's Beach is Sunday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 4ft waves, a 6.2s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Nun's 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 Nun's 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.
Nun's Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Nun's Beach is a quiet stretch of Atlantic-facing shoreline near Stone Harbor on the southern New Jersey coast, offering mellow beach break waves over a sandy bottom. The uncrowded lineup and forgiving conditions make it ideal for beginners and longboarders seeking a peaceful session away from more popular breaks. Fall swells from nor'easters and tropical systems provide the most consistent surf, with westerly winds grooming clean faces.
The prime season at Nun's 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 Nun's Beach include strong currents, shallow sandbars, boat traffic, jellyfish. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Nun's 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.
