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Island Beach State Park Surf Forecast
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Island Beach State Park surfForecast / New Jersey / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 01 May 2025 EDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Island Beach State Park this week:
The surf forecast for Island Beach State Park over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Island Beach State Park in the next 12 days are 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 09) 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 02) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 2nd May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 2nd May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 9th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Island Beach State Park over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 66 | 77 | 14 | 105 | 103 | 134 | 226 | 109 | 101 | 60 | 56 | 99 | 75 | 148 | 222 | 223 | 122 | 133 | 138 | 154 | 176 | 276 | 359 | 263 | 70 | 62 | 46 | 44 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 40 | 35 | 47 | 239 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:26PM 1.53 | 12:12PM 1.27 | 12:26AM 1.43 | 1:11PM 1.24 | 1:24AM 1.35 | 2:08PM 1.23 | 2:20AM 1.29 | 3:03PM 1.24 | 3:16AM 1.24 | 3:57PM 1.27 | 4:12AM 1.22 | 4:49PM 1.33 | 5:05AM 1.22 | 5:36PM 1.39 | 5:53AM 1.23 | 6:18PM 1.45 | 6:36AM 1.24 | 6:55PM 1.50 | 7:15AM 1.25 | 7:31PM 1.52 | 7:53AM 1.24 | 8:05PM 1.52 | 8:30AM 1.21 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:56AM 0.01 | 5:56PM 0.17 | 6:57AM 0.10 | 7:01PM 0.27 | 8:03AM 0.15 | 8:13PM 0.31 | 9:05AM 0.17 | 9:20PM 0.31 | 9:57AM 0.16 | 10:17PM 0.27 | 10:41AM 0.15 | 11:05PM 0.22 | 11:21AM 0.13 | 11:50PM 0.17 | 11:59AM 0.13 | 12:33AM 0.12 | 12:37PM 0.13 | 1:16AM 0.09 | 1:16PM 0.14 | 1:58AM 0.06 | 1:55PM 0.16 | 2:39AM 0.05 | 2:32PM 0.18 | |||||||||||||
Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tue 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:01 |
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Rain (mm) | 4 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | 7 | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 6 | 5 | 3 | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 9 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Wed morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Wed night, fresh winds from the NE by Fri morning). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Island Beach State Park Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Island Beach State Park provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Island Beach State Park can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Island Beach State Park 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 (Island Beach State Park) 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 Island Beach State Park 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.
Island Beach State Park is 17 km (11 miles) from Toms River. If you plan a vacation in New Jersey, look for hotels and other accommodation in Toms River. Toms River has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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