New Jersey
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at States Avenue for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at States Avenue, 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 Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 13mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and poor conditions with 8mph SSW winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 18mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 10mph SSW winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 15mph.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with gentle WSW breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 13mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with moderate W wind around 7mph. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 17mph.
States Avenue in Margate is a punchy beach break where the Atlantic City coastline starts curving southward, giving it a unique swell window that picks up S and SSE swells from tropical systems. The sandbars here can produce surprisingly hollow and fast-breaking waves during fall hurricane season, rewarding surfers who can read the shifting bottom contours. Northerly winds blow offshore at this stretch, making it a good option when NE winds are wrecking the east-facing beaches.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at States Avenue is 1ft with a 9s swell period. Wind is S at 10mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at States Avenue is 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 States Avenue is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 5.2s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
States Avenue works best with a S swell and N 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 States Avenue. 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.
States Avenue is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. States Avenue in Margate is a punchy beach break where the Atlantic City coastline starts curving southward, giving it a unique swell window that picks up S and SSE swells from tropical systems. The sandbars here can produce surprisingly hollow and fast-breaking waves during fall hurricane season, rewarding surfers who can read the shifting bottom contours. Northerly winds blow offshore at this stretch, making it a good option when NE winds are wrecking the east-facing beaches.
The prime season at States Avenue 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 States Avenue include strong currents, shifting sandbars, crowded lineups during peak swells, cold water in winter, beach closures in summer. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our States Avenue 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.
