New Jersey
Morning kicks off with 2-3ft on E swell at 6s.
Morning kicks off with 2-3ft on E swell at 6s.
Best window·Monday 6AM–9AM·2-3ft·Fair - Good
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor. The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, moderate SSW wind around 9mph, fair - good conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 1-2ft with moderate WNW wind around 9mph. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on N swell at 3s with strong NNW wind at 14mph. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sun, Sep 6: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor. 1-2ft waves to start the day on NE swell at 4s.
Mon, Sep 7: 2–3ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on E swell at 8s with moderate N wind around 11mph. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
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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 2-3ft with a 5.9s swell period. Wind is SSW at 9mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at South Carolina Ave is 2-3ft, produced by a 1.9ft E wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.5ft SE secondary swell at 9s, a 1.4ft S wind swell swell at 3s. 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 Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 8.1s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
