Broadway surfForecast / New Jersey / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 05 May 2026 EDT
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Broadway surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Broadway sea temperature is
12.1° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broadway this week:

The surf forecast for Broadway over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broadway in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 11th May)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 11th May)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 5th May)6ft (1.9m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Tue night, calm by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the S by Sun night).

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
6
1.7
S
6
1.7
S
7
1.4
S
6
1.2
S
6
0.9
SSE
7
0.7
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
10
0.8
SSE
4
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
E
9
0.7
SSE
4
1.7
S
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.5
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
80
235
255
148
109
64
41
35
16
17
16
20
24
16
16
14
14
254
61
27
13
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
40
S
35
SSW
35
SSW
20
SSW
20
NW
15
N
5
WNW
35
NW
20
NW
15
SSW
30
SSW
35
S
25
WNW
0
SE
25
SSE
30
SSE
10
WSW
25
NW
25
NW
10
NW
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
on
cross-off
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:04AM1.11m
11:19PM1.49m
11:45AM1.06m
00:01AM1.44m
12:31PM1.02m
00:48AM1.39m
1:24PM1.01m
1:40AM1.35m
2:23PM1.05m
2:37AM1.33m
3:23PM1.12m
3:36AM1.33m
4:19PM1.24m
4:33AM1.34m
Low Tide
4:38PM0.23m
5:44AM0.19m
5:17PM0.28m
6:29AM0.23m
6:03PM0.32m
7:17AM0.26m
6:57PM0.35m
8:08AM0.26m
8:00PM0.35m
8:58AM0.23m
9:07PM0.32m
9:48AM0.17m
10:12PM0.25m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
clear
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5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
5:52
5:52
5:50
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7:54
7:55
7:57
7:58
7:59
8:00
8:00
1
1
2
4
1
Temp °C
21
22
17
18
18
20
12
12
12
11
15
13
15
18
18
17
18
18
18
15
15
16
16
9
13
15
17
8
10
9
6
10
6
9
13
14
12
12
12
17
9
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.9
SSE
7
0.7
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
SSE
6
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.4
SSE
5
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.8
SSE
7
0.5
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
6
Energy kJ
2
1
2
2
2
64
41
35
16
8
16
14
16
16
11
14
12
6
61
27
13
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
10
0.1
SE
7
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
SSE
6
0.3
ESE
10
0.1
SE
11
0.3
ESE
9
0.1
SE
13
0.2
ESE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.2
ESE
11
Energy kJ
3
2
2
2
17
8
20
5
16
6
12
5
6
5
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
10
0.1
SE
11
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
16
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.2
E
8
Energy kJ
3
2
6
2
5
3
5
10
10
5
5
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
6
1.7
S
6
1.7
S
7
1.4
S
6
1.2
S
6
0.2
NNE
2
0.4
NW
3
0.7
S
4
0.8
SSE
4
0.6
SSE
4
0.4
SSE
5
0.7
SSE
4
1.7
S
7
0.9
WNW
4
0.8
WNW
4
0.6
WNW
3
Energy kJ
80
235
255
148
109
1
4
14
24
14
10
14
254
24
16
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
1504
1505
1177
1177
1178
6
6
37
105
105
148
506
1142
60
60
321
1019
6
6
36
81
Best forecast wave conditions in New Jersey
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
1
4
3
2
4
4
2
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
6
8
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
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Information about the Broadway Surf forecast

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

Broadway is 49 km (30 miles) from Ocean City. If you plan a vacation in New Jersey, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ocean City. Ocean City has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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