New Jersey
2-3+ft waves to start the day on E swell at 6s.
2-3+ft waves to start the day on E swell at 6s.
Best window·Monday 6AM–9AM·3-4ft·Good
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on E swell at 6s with moderate SW wind around 12mph. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Aim for the middle of the day — 1-2ft on SE swell at 8s with 9mph WNW winds. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on N swell at 4s with 13mph out of the N. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Sun, Sep 6: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on NE swell at 4s and strong NNE wind at 17mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Mon, Sep 7: 3–4ft, 10s period, rated Fair - Good. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on ENE swell at 8s with 9mph from the NNW. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
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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 2-3+ft with a 5.9s swell period. Wind is SW at 12mph. 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 States Avenue is 2-3+ft, produced by a 2.3ft E wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.8ft SE secondary swell at 9s, a 1ft 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 Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 7.8s swell period, and conditions rated Good. 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. 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).
