Island Beach State Park Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.83° N 74.09° W

Island Beach State Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Island Beach State Park sea temperature is
23.9° C
2.7° 

Island Beach State Park surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Island Beach State Park surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, E swell with 134 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Island Beach State Park this week:

The surf forecast for Island Beach State Park over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 16 days are 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 9th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 9th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 8th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Island Beach State Park over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
6
1.2
ENE
6
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ENE
7
1.1
E
7
1
E
8
0.8
E
8
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8
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8
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6
0.5
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7
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7
0.5
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7
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7
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E
5
0.8
E
4
0.7
E
5
0.8
E
5
0.7
ESE
5
0.8
ESE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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59
107
124
134
120
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42
29
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26
47
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59
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
25
NNE
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NE
10
ENE
20
S
15
SSW
20
SSW
20
S
15
W
10
W
35
NW
15
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20
NE
15
E
15
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
15
E
25
ESE
30
ENE
20
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High Tide
1:19PM1.39m
1:33AM1.26m
2:10PM1.46m
2:31AM1.23m
3:08PM1.52m
3:37AM1.21m
4:12PM1.58m
4:48AM1.23m
5:18PM1.65m
5:55AM1.29m
6:20PM1.72m
6:56AM1.37m
7:16PM1.76m
Low Tide
7:41PM0.32m
7:46AM0.15m
8:57PM0.28m
8:51AM0.13m
10:05PM0.21m
9:55AM0.10m
11:06PM0.12m
10:56AM0.05m
00:05AM0.04m
11:56AM0.01m
1:02AM-0.04m
12:56PM-0.02m
1:57AM-0.10m
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8:27
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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 16 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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