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Chodes surfForecast / New Jersey / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 23 May 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Chodes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Chodes sea temperature is
15.6° C
(Which is 2.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chodes this week:
The surf forecast for Chodes over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chodes in the next 16 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 24th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sun 24th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 24th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chodes over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sat night, calm by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | |
233 | 302 | 621 | 666 | 397 | 238 | 118 | 90 | 63 | 44 | 30 | 23 | 14 | 15 | 21 | 35 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 16 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 2:45PM1.22m | 2:55AM1.22m | 3:41PM1.24m | 3:52AM1.16m | 4:36PM1.27m | 4:48AM1.12m | 5:28PM1.31m | 5:43AM1.10m | 6:16PM1.35m | 6:34AM1.10m | 7:00PM1.38m | 7:20AM1.11m | 7:40PM1.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:38AM0.06m | 8:57PM0.22m | 9:37AM0.08m | 10:03PM0.21m | 10:29AM0.08m | 11:01PM0.18m | 11:16AM0.09m | 11:52PM0.15m | 11:59AM0.09m | 00:39AM0.11m | 12:41PM0.10m | 1:24AM0.08m | 1:22PM0.12m | 2:08AM0.06m | |||||||
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 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — |
 | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — |
— | 3 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 16 |
5 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 13 | 16 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | — | — | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | S 6 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
 kJ | 7 | — | — | — | 397 | 238 | 118 | 90 | 63 | 44 | 30 | 23 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 35 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NE 4 | S 7 | S 6 | SSE 3 | SE 9 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 33 | 32 | 35 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 21 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | ESE 6 | E 5 | — | NE 4 | E 8 | S 7 | E 9 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 233 | 302 | 621 | 666 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 353 | 328 | 259 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 73 | 69 | 58 | 2 | 19 | 69 | 180 | 260 | 289 | 69 |
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Information about the Chodes Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Chodes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Chodes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Chodes 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 (Chodes) 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 Chodes 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.
Chodes is 13 km (8 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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