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Wildwood Surf Forecast, New Jersey

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Diamond Beach2-3ftPoverty Beach2-3+ftNun's Beach2-3+ft
Wildwood surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
3-4+ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
6.4s
Wind
19mph
S / Gusts 30mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
4.9ft @ 6sS

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Daily Forecast

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

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with 14mph out of the SW. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|13-17mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, strong NE wind at 17mph, poor - fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|16-17mph NE
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Wildwood Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall

Wildwood is known for its exceptionally wide beaches — some of the widest on the East Coast — and produces fun, mellow waves suited for beginners and intermediate surfers. The SE-facing coastline picks up swells from tropical systems and nor'easters, with NW offshore winds creating clean conditions. The long paddle out across the wide, shallow beach means waves tend to be well-formed by the time they reach the sandbars, and the family-friendly boardwalk atmosphere keeps the vibe relaxed.

ShorebreakTourists in summer

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

Wildwood Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Wildwood?
The current wave height at Wildwood is 3-4+ft with a 6.4s swell period. Wind is S at 19mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Wildwood surf forecast?
Our Wildwood 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 Wildwood?
The current breaking wave height at Wildwood is 3-4+ft, produced by a 4.9ft S wind swell swell at 6s. 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 Wildwood?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Wildwood is Sunday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 4ft waves, a 6.7s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.