New Jersey
Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor at 2-3ft.
Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor at 2-3ft.
Best window·Monday 6AM–9AM·3-4ft·Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Ventnor Pier, 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 Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on E swell at 6s with 12mph from the SW. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Midday is the call — 1-2ft waves with 9mph from the WNW and poor - fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on N swell at 4s with moderate NNW wind around 11mph. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sun, Sep 6: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Poor. 1-2ft waves to start the day on NE swell at 4s. Swell builds, getting up to 3-4ft by PM.
Mon, Sep 7: 3–4ft, 10s period, rated Good. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on ENE swell at 8s with moderate NNW wind around 8mph. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 12mph from the SSE and dropping conditions to very poor.
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Ventnor Pier is a beach break where the pier structure creates sandbars that produce defined peaks with more shape than the surrounding open beach. The SSE-facing exposure picks up S and SE swells well, and fall hurricane swells can deliver punchy, fast waves with occasional overhead sets. The pier acts as a natural landmark and current break, concentrating sandbars on either side that hold form across various tide stages. NW offshore winds create the cleanest conditions.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Ventnor Pier is 2-3ft with a 5.9s swell period. Wind is SW at 12mph. Conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Ventnor Pier is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.3ft E wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.8ft SE secondary swell at 9s, a 1ft SSW 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 Ventnor Pier is Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 7.8s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Ventnor Pier works best with a SSE swell and NW 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 Ventnor Pier. 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.
Ventnor Pier is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Ventnor Pier is a beach break where the pier structure creates sandbars that produce defined peaks with more shape than the surrounding open beach. The SSE-facing exposure picks up S and SE swells well, and fall hurricane swells can deliver punchy, fast waves with occasional overhead sets. The pier acts as a natural landmark and current break, concentrating sandbars on either side that hold form across various tide stages. NW offshore winds create the cleanest conditions.
The prime season at Ventnor Pier 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 Ventnor Pier include pier pilings, strong rip currents, submerged debris, crowds during summer, cold water in winter. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Ventnor Pier 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).
