5th Street Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.27° N 74.57° W

Issued: 7 pm 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's 5th Street sea temperature is
21.4° C

2.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year

5th Street surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


5th Street surf forecast from 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSE swell with 155 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with SSE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 5th Street this week:

The surf forecast for 5th Street over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at 5th Street in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 2AM. 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 Tuesday (Jun 23) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 23rd Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 23rd Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 23rd Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for 5th Street over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sat
27
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
7
0.3
SSE
7
0.5
S
4
0.5
S
4
0.8
SSE
4
1.3
S
6
1.4
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.7
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.7
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.7
SSE
4
0.9
SSE
5
0.7
SSE
5
0.9
SSE
5
0.8
S
5
0.3
SE
10
0.5
SSE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
9
9
10
8
16
105
155
60
34
26
26
41
17
12
14
39
22
37
28
17
25
Wind (km/h)
15
W
10
WSW
20
WSW
15
SW
30
S
15
SW
25
SSW
20
NNE
20
ENE
5
W
5
E
15
SE
15
SW
15
S
20
SSE
15
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
S
25
SSW
25
S
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:49AM1.21m
2:32PM1.20m
2:41AM1.12m
3:24PM1.20m
3:35AM1.05m
4:17PM1.21m
4:31AM1.00m
5:11PM1.23m
5:28AM0.98m
6:02PM1.25m
6:22AM0.98m
6:49PM1.29m
7:11AM1.00m
7:31PM1.31m
Low Tide
8:16AM0.04m
8:44PM0.20m
9:10AM0.09m
9:45PM0.21m
10:02AM0.12m
10:41PM0.20m
10:50AM0.13m
11:33PM0.19m
11:36AM0.14m
00:22AM0.16m
12:21PM0.15m
1:09AM0.14m
1:06PM0.16m
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part cloud
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rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
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5:31
5:31
5:31
5:31
5:31
5:33
5:33
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8:27
8:28
8:28
8:28
8:28
8:28
8:28
8:28
 mm
10
26
3
1
1
Temp °C
26
25
28
26
23
24
22
21
20
20
22
23
23
23
23
21
22
23
22
24
26
Feels °C
24
23
24
24
21
21
22
24
20
22
23
22
23
23
21
19
22
22
22
24
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
5
0.3
SSE
5
0.3
SSE
6
0.3
SSE
6
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.1
E
11
0.9
SSE
6
0.7
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.2
ENE
4
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.1
E
8
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
12
0.7
SSE
5
0.5
SSE
5
0.5
SSE
7
Energy kJ
8
4
8
8
5
5
2
60
34
26
26
2
17
12
1
3
3
6
23
17
25
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
7
0.3
SSE
7
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
E
11
0.1
NE
4
0.3
NE
4
0.3
NE
4
0.1
NE
4
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
SE
12
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
10
0.2
ESE
10
Energy kJ
9
9
6
6
2
1
2
3
1
3
3
6
13
16
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
E
9
0.2
ESE
11
0.1
SE
9
Energy kJ
6
6
2
12
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
2
0.5
S
4
0.5
S
4
0.8
SSE
4
1.3
S
6
1.4
SSE
6
0.2
W
3
0.3
N
2
0.7
SSE
7
0.4
SSW
3
0.2
S
3
0.7
SSE
4
0.9
SSE
5
0.7
SSE
5
0.9
SSE
5
0.8
S
5
Energy kJ
1
10
8
16
105
155
1
1
41
4
1
14
39
22
37
28
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
56
231
960
76
1102
40
52
98
165
56
187
960
76
543
1394
510
506
2484
1214
290
116
Best forecast wave conditions in New Jersey
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
7
7
5
6
6
5
6
8
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
5
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Information about the 5th Street Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for 5th Street provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at 5th Street can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 5th Street 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 (5th Street) 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 5th Street 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.

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