New Jersey
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Sea Girt for the cleanest windows.
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on ESE swell at 9s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 15mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with moderate ESE wind around 8mph. Afternoon breeze fills in to 16mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with moderate SW wind around 8mph.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light NW winds.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 1-2ft with gentle W breeze. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down. Afternoon wind picks back up so try to get wet before 2pm.
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 1ft with a 9.1s swell period. Wind is S at 8mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Sea Girt is 1ft, produced by a 1.5ft ESE primary swell at 9s, a 0.5ft S secondary swell at 5s, a 0.5ft 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 Saturday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 2ft waves, a 5s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
