New Jersey
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at South Carolina Ave for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at South Carolina Ave, 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: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions. Afternoon breeze fills in to 14mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and very poor conditions with 11mph SSW winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 19mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with 11mph from the SSW. Expect the wind to bump up to around 15mph by PM.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and very poor with light WSW winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 13mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and very poor conditions with 7mph from the W. Afternoon breeze fills in to 17mph.
South Carolina Ave is a beach break in Atlantic City where the coast angles more southward than the purely east-facing beaches to the north, picking up ESE and SE swells with good exposure. The shifting sandbars produce punchy, hollow peaks that can deliver quality surf during fall hurricane swells and nor'easters. NW offshore winds clean up the faces nicely, and the spot draws a mix of local surfers and AC visitors when conditions fire.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at South Carolina Ave is 0-1ft with a 9s swell period. Wind is S at 10mph and conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at South Carolina Ave is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.9ft SE primary swell at 9s, a 0.8ft SSW 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 South Carolina Ave is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 1ft waves, a 5.3s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
South Carolina Ave works best with a ESE swell and NW 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 South Carolina Ave. 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.
South Carolina Ave is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. South Carolina Ave is a beach break in Atlantic City where the coast angles more southward than the purely east-facing beaches to the north, picking up ESE and SE swells with good exposure. The shifting sandbars produce punchy, hollow peaks that can deliver quality surf during fall hurricane swells and nor'easters. NW offshore winds clean up the faces nicely, and the spot draws a mix of local surfers and AC visitors when conditions fire.
The prime season at South Carolina Ave 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 South Carolina Ave include rip currents, crowded lineup during peak season, beach tourism traffic, shifting sandbars, occasional jellyfish. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our South Carolina Ave 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.
