New Jersey
The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3+ft waves, 10mph WSW winds, fair conditions.
The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3+ft waves, 10mph WSW winds, fair conditions.
Best window·Monday 6AM–9AM·2-3+ft·Fair - Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Sea Girt, 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. Aim for the middle of the day — 2-3+ft on E swell at 6s with 10mph WSW winds. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on S swell at 5s with moderate WNW wind around 11mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Midday is the call — 1-2ft waves with strong NNW wind at 13mph and poor - fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Sun, Sep 6: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Skip the dawn patrol — 2-3ft and very poor early on. Wind drops off and the surface cleans up — poor - fair by afternoon.
Mon, Sep 7: 2–3+ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2-3+ft waves on E swell at 9s with 12mph from the NNW. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
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Sea Girt is a mellow beachbreak along the northern Monmouth County coastline of New Jersey, offering forgiving sandbars and relatively consistent surf thanks to its east-facing exposure to Atlantic swells. The waves here tend to be smaller and mushier than more exposed stretches of the Jersey Shore, making it a favorite among learners and longboarders looking for relaxed sessions. Fall is the prime season when passing nor'easters and tropical remnants push organized groundswells into the break, occasionally producing punchy, head-high surf.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Sea Girt is 2-3+ft with a 5.9s swell period. Wind is WSW at 9mph. Conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Sea Girt is 2-3+ft, produced by a 2.3ft E wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.6ft SE secondary swell at 9s, a 1.2ft S wind swell swell at 2s. 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 Sea Girt 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.
Sea Girt 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 Sea Girt. 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.
Sea Girt is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Sea Girt is a mellow beachbreak along the northern Monmouth County coastline of New Jersey, offering forgiving sandbars and relatively consistent surf thanks to its east-facing exposure to Atlantic swells. The waves here tend to be smaller and mushier than more exposed stretches of the Jersey Shore, making it a favorite among learners and longboarders looking for relaxed sessions. Fall is the prime season when passing nor'easters and tropical remnants push organized groundswells into the break, occasionally producing punchy, head-high surf.
The prime season at Sea Girt 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 Sea Girt include rip currents, crowded summer lineups, lifeguard zones, seasonal beach closures. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Sea Girt 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).
