New Jersey
2-3ft waves to start the day on E swell at 5s.
2-3ft waves to start the day on E swell at 5s.
Best window·Monday 6AM–9AM·3-4ft·Good
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Fair - Good. Expect 2-3ft waves early on E swell at 6s.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on ENE swell at 5s and moderate WNW wind around 8mph. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on NNE swell at 4s with 12mph NNW winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sun, Sep 6: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on NE swell at 4s with 14mph NNE winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Mon, Sep 7: 3–4ft, 10s period, rated Good. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on E swell at 8s and gentle NNW breeze. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
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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 5.9s swell period. Wind is W at 7mph. Conditions are rated Poor - 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 1.9ft E wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.6ft SE secondary 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 Nun's Beach is Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 7.7s swell period, and conditions rated 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. 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).
