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 am 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Island Beach State Park sea temperature is
24.1°C
2.3° 

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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, SSW swell with 244 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with ESE 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 (Sep 03) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period. 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 3rd Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 3rd Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 10th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
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(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
S
6
0.3
E
7
0.4
S
7
0.4
S
6
1.3
ENE
5
1.1
E
6
0.9
ENE
7
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
9
0.8
SSW
5
0.2
ESE
10
1.3
S
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
92
88
47
26
17
10
8
18
12
103
94
79
59
56
53
32
18
16
36
9
135
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
15
SW
20
WSW
10
WNW
5
SW
10
WNW
15
N
0
N
20
N
25
NE
10
E
15
WNW
15
N
10
E
15
WSW
10
W
20
SSW
15
WSW
10
S
20
SSW
5
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross
cross-on
on
off
cross
on
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
12:30PM1.52m
1:05AM1.22m
1:32PM1.51m
2:10AM1.20m
2:37PM1.50m
3:18AM1.22m
3:47PM1.51m
4:29AM1.28m
4:55PM1.55m
5:33AM1.38m
5:56PM1.61m
6:29AM1.49m
6:47PM1.65m
Low Tide
7:06PM0.28m
6:55AM0.22m
8:26PM0.29m
8:17AM0.25m
9:39PM0.24m
9:34AM0.22m
10:40PM0.16m
10:40AM0.16m
11:35PM0.07m
11:38AM0.09m
00:25AM-0.00m
12:33PM0.03m
1:13AM-0.05m
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light rain
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6:24
6:26
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6:28
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6:31
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7:24
7:22
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 mm
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13
5
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Temp °C
25
31
29
27
30
29
24
26
24
19
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20
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25
22
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Feels °C
27
32
31
29
33
30
23
26
24
15
17
20
18
21
19
21
24
23
23
23
23
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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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