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Ocean City, NJ Surf Forecast, New Jersey

New Jersey

7th St2-3+ftNorth Street2-3+ft14th Street1-2ft
Ocean City, NJ surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
2-3+ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
6.65s
Wind
17mph
SSW / Gusts 28mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
6.0ft @ 7sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor - Fair
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 13-4ft
Poor - Fair

Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor - fair with strong SSW wind at 13mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|13-14mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor - Fair

A slow one — 2-3ft waves and poor - fair conditions with strong NNE wind at 13mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|9-13mph NE
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Sat
2ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Poor

6s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Ocean City, NJ Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall

Ocean City is one of southern New Jersey's most consistent surf zones, with jetties at nearly every block creating well-shaped sandbars that produce quality peaks up and down the island. The SE-facing exposure picks up a wide swell window, and the groyne structures focus wave energy into defined takeoff zones. Fall hurricane swells and nor'easters deliver the best conditions, with NW offshore winds grooming the faces clean. A family-friendly town with strong surf culture.

Strong currentsCrowded summer lineupsRip currentsJellyfishInexperienced swimmers in the water

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

Ocean City, NJ Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Ocean City, NJ?
The current wave height at Ocean City, NJ is 2-3+ft with a 6.65s swell period. Wind is SSW at 17mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Ocean City, NJ surf forecast?
Our Ocean City, NJ 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 Ocean City, NJ?
The current breaking wave height at Ocean City, NJ is 2-3+ft, produced by a 6ft 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 Ocean City, NJ?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Ocean City, NJ is Sunday from 1 PM to 4 PM with 3ft waves, a 6.8s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.