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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.
Sat, May 16: 2–3ft, 10s period, rated Poor. The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, 14mph out of the S, poor - fair conditions. Sea breeze fills back in by mid-afternoon so get on it early.
Sun, May 17: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light W winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 12mph.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind. Afternoon breeze fills in to 10mph.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with moderate SW wind around 7mph. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 13mph.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with moderate SW wind around 8mph. Expect the wind to bump up to around 14mph by PM.
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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 9.5s swell period. Wind is S at 7mph and conditions are rated Fair. 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 2.4ft E primary swell at 10s, a 1.6ft SSE 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 Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 2ft waves, a 9.5s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
