New Jersey
Expect 2-3ft waves early on E swell at 5s.
Expect 2-3ft waves early on E swell at 5s.
Best window·Monday 7AM–10AM·3-4ft·Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Stone Harbor, 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 Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on E swell at 6s with 8mph from the SW. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on ENE swell at 5s with moderate WNW wind around 8mph. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on NNE swell at 4s with 12mph from the NNW. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Sun, Sep 6: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on NE swell at 4s with 14mph out of the NNE. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Mon, Sep 7: 3–4ft, 10s period, rated Good. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on E swell at 8s with light winds out of the NNW. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
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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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Stone Harbor is 2-3ft with a 5.5s swell period. Wind is SW at 8mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Stone Harbor is 2-3ft, produced by a 1.7ft E wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.6ft SE secondary swell at 9s, a 1.1ft E wind swell swell at 7s, a 0.7ft SW 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 Stone Harbor is Monday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 3ft waves, a 8.1s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Stone Harbor 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 Stone Harbor. 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.
Stone Harbor is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at Stone Harbor 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 Stone Harbor include swimmers and beachgoers during peak season, occasional rip currents, cold water temperatures in winter. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. 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).
