New Jersey
Aim for the middle of the day — 2-3ft on E swell at 6s with moderate WSW wind around 9mph.
Aim for the middle of the day — 2-3ft on E swell at 6s with moderate WSW wind around 9mph.
Best window·Monday 6AM–9AM·2-3+ft·Fair - Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Ortley 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. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with moderate SW wind around 8mph. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on S swell at 4s with 15mph out of the WNW. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Aim for the middle of the day — 1-2ft on ENE swell at 6s with 11mph NNW winds. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Sun, Sep 6: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Expect 2-3ft waves early on NE swell at 4s.
Mon, Sep 7: 2–3+ft, 10s period, rated Fair - Good. Patience pays off today — morning is fair with 2-3+ft. Things come together by the afternoon with 2-3ft at poor - fair.
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Ortley Beach is a forgiving sandy beach break located on New Jersey's central shore, offering accessible waves for beginners and intermediate surfers. The beach break produces consistent, peaky waves across a wide stretch of sand, making it ideal for learning and progression. As a popular local spot with good infrastructure nearby, Ortley provides a welcoming atmosphere for both locals and visiting surfers looking to enjoy reliable Atlantic swell.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Ortley Beach is 2-3ft with a 5.8s swell period. Wind is SW at 8mph. 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 Ortley Beach is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.2ft E wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.5ft 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 Ortley Beach is Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 7.9s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Ortley 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 Ortley 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.
Ortley Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Ortley Beach is a forgiving sandy beach break located on New Jersey's central shore, offering accessible waves for beginners and intermediate surfers. The beach break produces consistent, peaky waves across a wide stretch of sand, making it ideal for learning and progression. As a popular local spot with good infrastructure nearby, Ortley provides a welcoming atmosphere for both locals and visiting surfers looking to enjoy reliable Atlantic swell.
The prime season at Ortley 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 Ortley Beach include crowded during summer months, rip currents, beach hazards. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Ortley 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).
