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Stone Harbor Surf Forecast, New Jersey

New Jersey

Nun's Beach2-3+ftAvalon2-3ftWildwood3-4ft
Stone Harbor surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
2-3+ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
6.5s
Wind
14mph
SSW / Gusts 24mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.4ft @ 10sESE
Wind Swell
5.5ft @ 7sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor - Fair
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor - Fair

Skip the dawn patrol — 2-3ft and poor - fair early on. Later in the day looks more promising — 2-3ft and fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|14-16mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor - Fair

Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with 12mph from the NE and poor - fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|10-16mph NE
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Stone Harbor Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Stone Harbor is a welcoming beach break on New Jersey's southern coast, offering consistent waves for beginners and intermediate surfers along the east-facing Atlantic shoreline. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions with gentle peaks that break across a wide stretch of beach, and fall nor'easters and hurricane swells deliver the best surf of the year. A family-friendly beach community with a relaxed vibe.

Swimmers and beachgoers during peak seasonOccasional rip currentsCold water temperatures in winter

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

Stone Harbor Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Stone Harbor?
The current wave height at Stone Harbor is 2-3+ft with a 6.5s swell period. Wind is SSW at 14mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Stone Harbor surf forecast?
Our Stone Harbor 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 Stone Harbor?
The current breaking wave height at Stone Harbor is 2-3+ft, produced by a 0.4ft ESE primary swell at 10s, a 5.5ft 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 Stone Harbor?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Stone Harbor is Wednesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 7.25s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.