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Ortley Beach Surf Forecast, New Jersey

New Jersey

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Ortley Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
2-3+ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
7.05s
Wind
21mph
S / Gusts 30mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
5.1ft @ 7sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor - Fair

Skip the dawn patrol — 2-3ft and poor - fair early on. Wind drops off and the surface cleans up — fair by afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|12-19mph SW
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Poor

Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor at 2-3ft. Wind drops off and the surface cleans up — poor - fair by afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|14-20mph NE
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Forecast Charts

Ortley Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

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.

Crowded during summer monthsRip currentsBeach hazards

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

Ortley Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Ortley Beach?
The current wave height at Ortley Beach is 2-3+ft with a 7.05s swell period. Wind is S at 21mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Ortley Beach surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Ortley Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Ortley Beach is 2-3+ft, produced by a 5.1ft 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 Ortley Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Ortley Beach is Sunday from 1 PM to 4 PM with 4ft waves, a 7.25s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.