Island Beach State Park Surf Break
Lat Long: 39.83° N 74.09° W

Island Beach State Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Island Beach State Park

Issued: 7 pm 08 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Island Beach State Park sea temperature is
17.9° C

2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Island Beach State Park surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Island Beach State Park surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 11 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSW swell with 160 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Island Beach State Park this week:

The surf forecast for Island Beach State Park over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Island Beach State Park in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 11th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 11th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 11th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Island Beach State Park over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Mon
15
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
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)
0.6
E
6
0.4
E
5
0.8
S
4
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
1.2
S
5
1.2
S
6
1
S
7
0.9
SSE
7
0.8
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
5
0.2
ESE
9
0.4
S
6
0.3
S
6
0.3
S
6
0.3
E
8
0.9
E
4
0.7
E
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
30
9
18
6
7
79
106
89
75
51
33
35
25
13
8
10
7
7
11
27
21
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
20
SSW
30
SSW
20
SW
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
SW
10
WSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
N
15
ESE
5
SSE
15
NNW
10
SSW
10
NNW
15
S
25
SSW
0
WNW
15
ENE
5
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
2:03AM1.27m
2:44PM1.38m
3:00AM1.26m
3:39PM1.48m
4:04AM1.26m
4:39PM1.58m
5:10AM1.28m
5:38PM1.67m
6:12AM1.33m
6:34PM1.75m
7:09AM1.37m
7:28PM1.80m
8:04AM1.41m
Low Tide
8:14PM0.36m
8:33AM0.16m
9:24PM0.29m
9:30AM0.12m
10:26PM0.20m
10:24AM0.07m
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
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
light rain
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:26
5:26
5:26
5:26
5:26
5:26
5:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:23
8:23
8:24
8:24
8:25
 mm
2
3
1
1
8
2
Temp °C
16
18
20
18
19
22
20
29
28
25
27
24
19
26
26
27
25
26
25
19
20
Feels °C
13
14
14
13
17
20
19
31
26
28
30
25
20
25
26
26
23
22
22
17
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
6
0.4
E
5
0.3
ENE
6
0.2
E
5
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
7
1
S
7
0.9
SSE
7
0.8
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
5
0.3
S
5
0.4
S
6
0.3
S
6
0.3
S
6
0.4
S
3
0.3
S
6
0.2
ESE
8
Energy kJ
30
9
6
2
7
1
1
89
75
51
33
35
25
13
5
10
6
6
4
5
7
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
6
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.4
ENE
4
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.2
S
5
Energy kJ
6
5
6
6
1
2
1
2
2
6
8
8
7
7
7
11
13
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
7
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
E
5
0.1
SE
7
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
7
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
SE
6
0.2
SSE
6
0.2
E
3
0.1
E
6
0.2
S
6
0.2
E
7
Energy kJ
4
7
1
2
1
1
8
2
4
1
1
2
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
6
0.8
S
4
0.8
S
4
0.9
S
5
1.2
S
5
1.2
S
6
0.2
NNW
2
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
SE
4
0.4
ENE
4
0.3
E
4
0.4
SSW
3
0.9
E
4
0.7
E
5
Energy kJ
3
18
22
36
79
106
1
3
2
5
2
4
27
21
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)
616
167
2522
438
728
2522
479
0
0
2
27
83
2
209
2554
438
1024
1501
1265
1026
1300
Best forecast wave conditions in New Jersey
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
4
3
2
4
4
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
6
5
5
8
9
6
6
5
7
7
4
4
5
4
4
6
6
4
4
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Information about the Island Beach State Park Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Island Beach State Park provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Island Beach State Park can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Island Beach State Park 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 (Island Beach State Park) 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 Island Beach State Park 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.

Island Beach State Park is 17 km (11 miles) from Toms River. If you plan a vacation in New Jersey, look for hotels and other accommodation in Toms River. Toms River has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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