Island Beach State Park Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.83° N 74.09° W

Island Beach State Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Island Beach State Park sea temperature is
23.8° C
1.9° 

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 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, SSW swell with 403 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with SSE 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Island Beach State Park in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sun 19th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 2PM (Sun 19th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 19th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 37°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue night, calm by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 35°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Mon
13
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.6
SSW
5
0.6
S
5
0.5
S
6
0.2
ESE
8
0.6
S
5
0.5
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5
0.4
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6
0.3
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5
0.3
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5
0.1
SE
13
1.9
S
6
1
S
7
0.9
SSE
6
1.2
SE
7
1.9
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6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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32
22
21
21
12
20
20
15
7
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14
10
8
7
7
282
92
72
135
284
Wind (km/h)
20
S
20
SW
20
SW
25
SW
25
WSW
15
W
15
WNW
5
NE
10
SW
20
W
15
WNW
10
N
5
SSW
10
NNE
10
ESE
10
SSE
30
SW
25
WSW
20
NW
15
ENE
15
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Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
7:16PM1.76m
7:51AM1.43m
8:09PM1.76m
8:45AM1.47m
9:00PM1.73m
9:39AM1.49m
9:52PM1.66m
10:34AM1.49m
10:45PM1.57m
11:28AM1.48m
11:37PM1.47m
12:18PM1.47m
00:28AM1.37m
1:07PM1.44m
Low Tide
1:57AM-0.10m
1:55PM-0.05m
2:49AM-0.15m
2:51PM-0.05m
3:38AM-0.17m
3:43PM-0.02m
4:24AM-0.15m
4:33PM0.03m
5:08AM-0.09m
5:22PM0.11m
5:52AM-0.00m
6:15PM0.20m
6:38AM0.09m
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5:39
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5:43
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8:23
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 mm
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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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