Surf City Surf Forecast, New Jersey
New Jersey
Current Conditions
PoorWave Height
3-4ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
6.85s
Wind
16mph
SSW / Gusts 25mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
6.0ft @ 7sS
Nearest Webcam
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 13-4ft
Poor - FairNot the most exciting day — 3-4ft and poor - fair conditions with 14mph SSW winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|13-14mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
PoorSlim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor with 17mph out of the NNE.
6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|17-20mph NE
3ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Fair
6s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast
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Surf City Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall
Surf City is a classic Long Beach Island beach break offering fun, forgiving waves ideal for beginners and those building their skills. The east-facing Atlantic exposure picks up E and NE swells from coastal storms and hurricane remnants, with the sandy bottom producing rolling peaks across a wide stretch of shoreline. Fall brings the most consistent and powerful surf, and the laid-back barrier island vibe keeps the atmosphere welcoming.
Rip currentsSeasonal crowdsCold waterStingrays
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Surf City Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Surf City?
The current wave height at Surf City is 3-4ft with a 6.85s swell period. Wind is SSW at 16mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Surf City surf forecast?
Our Surf City 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 Surf City?
The current breaking wave height at Surf City is 3-4ft, produced by a 6ft 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 Surf City?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Surf City is Sunday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 4ft waves, a 7.2s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.