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Ventnor Pier Surf Forecast, New Jersey

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Ventnor Pier surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
2-3+ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
6.75s
Wind
18mph
SSW / Gusts 32mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
5.8ft @ 7sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 13-4ft
Poor - Fair

Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with moderate SW wind around 13mph and poor - fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|13-15mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor - Fair

Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor - fair with strong NNE wind at 14mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|10-14mph NE
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Sat
2ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Poor

6s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Ventnor Pier Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SSE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall

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.

Pier pilingsStrong rip currentsSubmerged debrisCrowds during summerCold water in winter

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Ventnor Pier Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Ventnor Pier?
The current wave height at Ventnor Pier is 2-3+ft with a 6.75s swell period. Wind is SSW at 18mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Ventnor Pier surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Ventnor Pier?
The current breaking wave height at Ventnor Pier is 2-3+ft, produced by a 5.8ft 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 Ventnor Pier?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Ventnor Pier is Sunday from 1 PM to 4 PM with 3ft waves, a 6.95s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.