New Jersey
Patience pays off today — morning is poor - fair with 2-3+ft.
Patience pays off today — morning is poor - fair with 2-3+ft.
Best window·Monday 6AM–9AM·3-4ft·Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Spray Beach, 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 - Fair. Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor - fair with 2-3ft waves. Afternoon shapes up better with 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on SE swell at 8s and 14mph out of the W. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor at 1-2ft. Wind drops off and the surface cleans up — poor by afternoon.
Sun, Sep 6: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly very poor with strong NE wind at 19mph.
Mon, Sep 7: 3–4ft, 10s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on ENE swell at 8s with 10mph from the NW. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
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Spray Beach is a mellow beach break on Long Beach Island offering forgiving waves ideal for beginners and longboarders. The east-facing Atlantic exposure picks up E and ENE swells consistently, with fall nor'easters and hurricane remnants delivering the best surf of the year. The sandy bottom and relaxed vibe make it a welcoming spot on the classic Jersey Shore barrier island.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Spray Beach is 2-3+ft with a 5.9s swell period. Wind is SW at 9mph. Conditions are rated Fair - Good. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Spray Beach is 2-3+ft, produced by a 2.5ft E wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.8ft SE secondary swell at 9s. 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 Spray Beach is Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 8s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Spray Beach 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 Spray Beach. 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.
Spray Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Spray Beach is a mellow beach break on Long Beach Island offering forgiving waves ideal for beginners and longboarders. The east-facing Atlantic exposure picks up E and ENE swells consistently, with fall nor'easters and hurricane remnants delivering the best surf of the year. The sandy bottom and relaxed vibe make it a welcoming spot on the classic Jersey Shore barrier island.
The prime season at Spray Beach 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 Spray Beach include rip currents, crowded summer swimmers, lifeguard restrictions, occasional jellyfish. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Spray Beach 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).
