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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.
Sat, May 16: 3–4ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on ESE swell at 9s with glassy conditions. Onshore flow builds through the day to 17mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on SSE swell at 6s with 7mph from the WSW. Onshore flow builds through the day to 14mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SSE swell at 8s with light winds out of the WNW. The SE wind kicks in by afternoon — 8mph and poor by then.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light SW winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 11mph by PM.
Wed, May 20: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SSE swell at 8s with 9mph from the SW. Onshore flow builds through the day to 13mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
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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 3-4ft with a 9.3s swell period. Wind is SW at 6mph and 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 Sea Girt is 3-4ft, produced by a 3.1ft ESE primary 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 Sea Girt is Saturday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 4ft waves, a 9.3s 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
