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States Avenue Surf Forecast, New Jersey

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States Avenue surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
2-3+ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
6.75s
Wind
15mph
SSW / Gusts 29mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
5.8ft @ 7sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor - Fair
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 13-4ft
Poor - Fair

Pretty quiet out there — 3-4ft and mostly poor - fair with strong SSW wind at 13mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|12-13mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Fair

Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SSE swell at 6s and 14mph NNE winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|14-15mph NNE
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States Avenue Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
N
Season
Fall

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.

Strong currentsShifting sandbarsCrowded lineups during peak swellsCold water in winterBeach closures in summer

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

States Avenue Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for States Avenue?
The current wave height at States Avenue is 2-3+ft with a 6.75s swell period. Wind is SSW at 15mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the States Avenue surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at States Avenue?
The current breaking wave height at States Avenue is 2-3+ft, produced by a 5.8ft S wind swell swell at 7s. 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.
When is the best time to surf States Avenue?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf States Avenue is Thursday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 2ft waves, a 6.35s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.