Cape May Avenue surfForecast / New Jersey / USA

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Cape May Avenue surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cape May Avenue sea temperature is
9.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape May Avenue this week:

The surf forecast for Cape May Avenue over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape May Avenue in the next 16 days are 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Friday (May 01) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 30th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 30th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 30th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape May Avenue over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon night, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun night, strong winds from the SSW by Mon night).

Wed
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
2
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
10
1.3
E
11
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.6
E
8
1.3
S
5
2
S
7
1.5
S
7
1.2
S
7
0.8
SSE
6
0.7
SSE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
277
223
375
284
230
148
142
79
74
73
80
81
101
95
50
74
342
211
128
51
34
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
15
SSE
10
NW
5
E
25
WNW
15
NW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SSW
15
S
10
NW
15
NW
25
NW
10
WSW
25
SSW
40
S
40
SW
15
SW
20
SSW
15
SSW
30
SSW
on
on
off
glassy
off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:50PM1.52m
7:09AM1.31m
7:28PM1.55m
7:48AM1.30m
8:04PM1.55m
8:26AM1.26m
8:39PM1.52m
9:04AM1.22m
9:14PM1.47m
9:45AM1.17m
9:51PM1.41m
10:28AM1.13m
10:31PM1.35m
11:16AM1.09m
Low Tide
1:08AM0.03m
1:15PM0.05m
1:51AM0.01m
1:53PM0.08m
2:32AM0.01m
2:31PM0.11m
3:12AM0.03m
3:07PM0.16m
3:50AM0.06m
3:43PM0.20m
4:27AM0.11m
4:17PM0.26m
5:04AM0.16m
cloud
heavy rain
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
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5:58
5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
5:52
5:50
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7:47
7:49
7:50
7:51
7:52
7:52
7:53
7:54
13
1
2
1
2
3
Temp °C
11
10
13
15
13
12
15
15
12
12
11
11
14
13
14
14
15
13
17
17
16
6
6
11
13
12
7
12
11
9
8
8
5
7
8
8
6
8
11
14
15
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
10
1.3
E
11
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
1.2
S
7
0.8
SSE
6
0.2
E
10
Energy kJ
277
223
375
284
230
148
142
79
74
73
80
81
101
95
50
35
22
12
128
51
7
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
6
0.5
S
4
0.4
SSE
4
0.3
S
4
0.2
S
6
0.5
SW
4
0.2
S
4
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
6
0.3
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
8
0.6
S
8
0.4
SSE
7
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
10
0.1
SE
9
Energy kJ
1
10
7
3
3
7
1
1
1
18
54
44
21
5
7
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
4
0.2
N
3
0.1
S
6
0.2
S
5
0.4
NW
3
Energy kJ
1
1
1
2
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
4
0.5
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.4
SSW
2
0.4
SSW
4
0.4
S
3
0.2
SSW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.2
NNW
3
0.4
SW
2
1.3
S
5
2
S
7
1.5
S
7
0.5
W
3
0.7
SSE
6
Energy kJ
11
4
4
2
7
3
1
3
1
1
74
342
211
5
34
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
246
129
0
0
10
0
1
0
1
129
0
0
0
0
397
1473
82
130
58
246
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Best forecast wave conditions in New Jersey
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
6
5
5
9
7
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
9
6
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Information about the Cape May Avenue Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cape May Avenue provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cape May Avenue can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cape May Avenue 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 (Cape May Avenue) 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 Cape May Avenue 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 Cape May Avenue, 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 30 km (19 miles) away, Atlantic City, Point Pleasant and Lakewood.

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