New Jersey
Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor - fair at 2-3ft.
Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor - fair at 2-3ft.
Best window·Monday 9AM–12PM·2-3+ft·Fair - Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Strathmere, 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. Patience pays off today — morning is poor with 2-3ft. Things come together by the afternoon with 2-3ft at fair.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on ESE swell at 7s with 8mph WNW winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on N swell at 3s and 14mph out of the N. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sun, Sep 6: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on NE swell at 4s and 17mph out of the NNE. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Mon, Sep 7: 2–3+ft, 10s period, rated Fair - Good. Early morning is your best window — 2-3+ft waves on E swell at 8s with 9mph from the NNW. Onshore flow builds through the day to 13mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
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Strathmere is a laid-back beach break tucked between Ocean City and Sea Isle City on a quiet stretch of the New Jersey barrier island coastline. The east-facing Atlantic exposure picks up E and ESE swells, producing mellow waves over a sandy bottom that are well-suited for beginners and longboarders. Its off-the-beaten-path feel keeps crowds thin compared to its more popular neighbors, making it a rewarding find for surfers seeking uncrowded New Jersey lineups.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Strathmere is 2-3ft with a 5.8s swell period. Wind is WSW at 10mph. Conditions are rated Fair - Good. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Strathmere is 2-3ft, produced by a 1.9ft E wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.7ft SE secondary swell at 9s, a 0.9ft 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 Strathmere is Monday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 3ft waves, a 8.2s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Strathmere 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 Strathmere. 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.
Strathmere is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Strathmere is a laid-back beach break tucked between Ocean City and Sea Isle City on a quiet stretch of the New Jersey barrier island coastline. The east-facing Atlantic exposure picks up E and ESE swells, producing mellow waves over a sandy bottom that are well-suited for beginners and longboarders. Its off-the-beaten-path feel keeps crowds thin compared to its more popular neighbors, making it a rewarding find for surfers seeking uncrowded New Jersey lineups.
The prime season at Strathmere 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 Strathmere include strong rip currents, shifting sandbars, occasional jellyfish, cold water in winter and spring. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Strathmere 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).
