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Poverty Beach Surf Forecast, New Jersey

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Poverty Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
2-3ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
6.4s
Wind
17mph
S / Gusts 27mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
4.9ft @ 6sS

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Daily Forecast

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

Skip the dawn patrol — 2-3ft and poor early on. Winds back off through the day and conditions clean up to poor - fair by PM.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|12-18mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SE swell at 10s with strong NE wind at 16mph. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|9-16mph ENE
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Poverty Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
N
Season
Fall

Poverty Beach sits near the southern tip of Cape May where the coastline curves to face south, picking up S and SSE swells that the rest of the Jersey Shore misses. The sandy bottom produces mellow, rolling waves that are ideal for beginners and those looking for uncrowded conditions away from the tourist-heavy Cape May beaches. North winds blow offshore here, making it a good option when NW winds are messing up the east-facing beaches further north.

ShorebreakOccasional ripsBeach erosion

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

Poverty Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Poverty Beach?
The current wave height at Poverty Beach is 2-3ft with a 6.4s swell period. Wind is S at 17mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Poverty Beach surf forecast?
Our Poverty 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 Poverty Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Poverty Beach is 2-3ft, produced by a 4.9ft S wind swell swell at 6s. 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 Poverty Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Poverty Beach is Wednesday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 3ft waves, a 7.05s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.