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Sea Isle City Surf Forecast, New Jersey

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Strathmere1-2ftAvalon1-2ft56th St.2-3ft
Sea Isle City surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
3-4+ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
6.55s
Wind
12mph
S / Gusts 21mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
0.3ft @ 11sESE
Wind Swell
3.7ft @ 7sSSE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 313-4ft
Poor - Fair
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 13-4ft
Poor - Fair

Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor - fair at 3-4ft. Later in the day looks more promising — 3-4ft and fair - good.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|14-16mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with 11mph from the NE and poor - fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|10-13mph NE
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Sea Isle City Surf Spot Guide

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

Sea Isle City is a classic New Jersey beach break offering mellow, rolling waves that peel across shifting sandbars along the ESE-facing Atlantic shoreline. The spot picks up a variety of swell directions, with fall delivering the most consistent surf as hurricane-season groundswells push clean lines toward the shore. A welcoming spot for beginners and intermediates, with a relaxed barrier island vibe that makes it one of the more laid-back stretches of the New Jersey coast.

Rip currentsShifting sandbarsSummer crowdsJellyfish

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

Sea Isle City Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Sea Isle City?
The current wave height at Sea Isle City is 3-4+ft with a 6.55s swell period. Wind is S at 12mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Sea Isle City surf forecast?
Our Sea Isle City 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 Sea Isle City?
The current breaking wave height at Sea Isle City is 3-4+ft, produced by a 0.3ft ESE primary swell at 11s, a 3.7ft SSE 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 Sea Isle City?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Sea Isle City is Wednesday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 4ft waves, a 7.25s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.