Cherry Hill Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, checking out Cherry Hill. This point break doesn’t fire often, so we’re working with a rare spot. Water temp is about 84°F, which is normal for the season. The swell energy is mostly light to moderate, with numbers like 190 and 162 on the first day—nothing to get too excited about.

The first real chance is Saturday morning, August 29. We’ve got a 4ft easterly swell at 7 seconds, with a 12 mph offshore wind from the east. It’s clean, but the short period means the waves are a bit weak. Since it’s a rare break, you’ll want to jump on it, but crowds are possible.

From Sunday through Monday, the swell picks up to 5ft to 5ft on the 31st, with energy around 374. The wind turns cross-offshore and hits 18 mph, making conditions only marginal. The swell direction is east at 8 to 9 seconds, still short-period.

The first week of September is a total dud—swell drops to 3ft or less, energy falls into the double digits, and the wind stays cross-off. Scores are all zero. The break rarely breaks, so this is a long dry spell.

Now, into the second week, things get better. Sunday, September 6, brings 6ft to 6ft swells with energy over 400, but the wind is cross-off, so it’s messy. Monday, September 7, morning is the standout: a 6ft easterly swell with a 18 mph offshore wind, clean and fresh. The period is 8 seconds, but that offshore breeze at Cherry Hill is a huge plus. This is intermediate territory.

The best session is likely Thursday, September 10, afternoon. You’ve got a 7ft swell from the east at 8 seconds, with a moderate offshore wind and excellent conditions. The energy is 574, strong. The optimal swell direction is northeast, so east is close enough. The break is rare, so you might have it to yourself, though crowds are sometimes an issue.

After that, the swell fades to 4ft and lower, with cross-off winds and dropping energy through the 13th. The last few days are poor, so it’s a slow end.

If you’re picking one, Thursday, September 10, afternoon is the clear winner, with Monday, September 7, morning as a close second for clean offshore conditions. The first week is a write-off, but the second week has a couple of windows. Keep the faith.

Rusty.

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