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Ship Bottom Surf Forecast, New Jersey

New Jersey

Surf City3-4ftHudson Ave2-3+ftLavenia Ave.2-3+ft
Ship Bottom surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
3-4ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
6.85s
Wind
24mph
SSW / Gusts 36mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
6.0ft @ 7sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 13-4ft
Poor - Fair

Aim for the middle of the day — 3-4ft on SSE swell at 8s with 17mph SSW winds. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|15-20mph SSW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SSE swell at 6s with strong N wind at 23mph. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|23-29mph NE
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Fair

6s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Ship Bottom Surf Spot Guide

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

Ship Bottom is a laid-back beach break on Long Beach Island offering consistent peaks suited for all skill levels. The east-facing Atlantic shoreline picks up a wide range of swells, with fall nor'easters and hurricane remnants delivering the most powerful conditions. Westerly offshore winds keep the faces clean, and the sandy bottom provides forgiving rides along this classic Jersey Shore barrier island.

Rip currentsCrowds in summerStrong nor'easter currentsJetty near water

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

Ship Bottom Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Ship Bottom?
The current wave height at Ship Bottom is 3-4ft with a 6.85s swell period. Wind is SSW at 24mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Ship Bottom surf forecast?
Our Ship Bottom 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 Ship Bottom?
The current breaking wave height at Ship Bottom is 3-4ft, produced by a 6ft S 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 Ship Bottom?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Ship Bottom is Sunday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 4ft waves, a 7.2s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.