Harvey Cedars Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.70° N 74.14° W

Issued: 1 pm 11 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Harvey Cedars sea temperature is
18.4° C

1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Harvey Cedars surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Harvey Cedars surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, S swell with 419 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Harvey Cedars this week:

The surf forecast for Harvey Cedars over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Harvey Cedars in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 11th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 11th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 18th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Harvey Cedars over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon night, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
7
0.8
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.8
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.9
S
5
0.8
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
7
0.7
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.5
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
7
0.7
S
7
0.9
SE
6
1.5
S
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
103
47
33
50
29
17
30
19
25
35
40
55
91
49
34
25
26
41
45
61
148
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
W
20
NW
10
NNW
15
S
10
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
W
10
N
15
S
15
WSW
10
SSW
15
S
10
SE
20
N
10
E
15
S
30
S
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
on
cross
cross
High Tide
4:39PM1.58m
5:10AM1.28m
5:38PM1.67m
6:12AM1.33m
6:34PM1.75m
7:09AM1.37m
7:28PM1.80m
8:04AM1.41m
8:21PM1.79m
9:00AM1.42m
9:15PM1.75m
9:58AM1.43m
10:13PM1.68m
10:58AM1.42m
Low Tide
11:24PM0.10m
11:17AM0.02m
00:21AM0.01m
12:13PM-0.02m
1:18AM-0.06m
1:10PM-0.05m
2:13AM-0.12m
2:08PM-0.06m
3:07AM-0.16m
3:04PM-0.05m
3:58AM-0.16m
3:59PM-0.02m
4:48AM-0.13m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:23
8:23
8:24
8:24
8:24
8:25
8:25
8:25
 mm
2
3
1
1
28
1
7
2
Temp °C
31
30
29
32
30
24
27
27
23
23
19
21
23
24
21
20
17
17
19
18
20
Feels °C
32
32
29
32
31
22
25
26
20
20
18
20
21
22
20
19
17
17
19
18
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
6
0.8
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.8
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.8
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.2
E
9
0.7
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.5
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
7
0.4
ESE
6
0.1
SE
16
0.3
E
5
Energy kJ
70
47
33
50
29
17
30
19
7
7
40
55
6
49
34
25
26
41
12
9
5
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
NNE
3
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.4
SE
5
0.2
E
6
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
15
Energy kJ
1
8
6
8
8
8
7
6
6
1
6
5
4
4
7
3
9
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
4
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
17
0.1
S
8
0.2
E
6
0.1
SE
16
Energy kJ
1
6
1
6
1
3
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
7
0.5
W
4
0.2
W
3
0.5
NW
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.6
S
6
0.9
S
5
0.4
N
3
0.9
SSE
7
0.7
S
7
0.9
SE
6
1.5
S
6
Energy kJ
103
6
1
5
4
25
35
3
91
45
61
148
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
4
4
0
120
187
57
127
576
2462
17
0
6
0
262
245
361
40
245
361
940
Best forecast wave conditions in New Jersey
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
4
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
9
5
5
5
4
7
5
9
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
6
5
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Information about the Harvey Cedars Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Harvey Cedars provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Harvey Cedars can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Harvey Cedars surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Harvey Cedars) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Harvey Cedars may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a vacation in New Jersey? If you are looking for accommodation near Harvey Cedars, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in New Jersey, consider staying in Ocean Acres which is 13 km (8 miles) away. Other places in and around New Jersey where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Toms River which is 29 km (18 miles) away, Point Pleasant, Atlantic City and Lakewood.

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