Island Beach State Park Surf Break

Island Beach State Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 39.83° N 74.09° W

Issued: 1 am 25 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Island Beach State Park sea temperature is
21.1° C

2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 25 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, SE swell with 119 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 29 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s 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 Monday (Jun 29) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 Tuesday (Jun 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 29th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 29th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 30th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSE
7
0.7
SSE
7
1
S
4
0.9
S
5
0.8
S
5
0.7
S
5
0.7
SSE
5
0.4
SE
9
0.6
SE
7
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
26
45
40
38
36
29
28
28
31
48
49
25
24
26
68
75
79
108
93
91
114
Wind (km/h)
10
S
25
S
25
SSW
15
SW
5
SE
10
NNE
10
NE
15
ESE
5
NW
10
E
10
ESE
5
E
10
E
15
SSE
5
SSW
10
SSW
25
S
15
SW
20
SSW
30
S
25
SW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
5:00PM1.44m
5:23AM1.13m
5:48PM1.46m
6:14AM1.15m
6:32PM1.49m
6:59AM1.17m
7:13PM1.51m
7:41AM1.19m
7:51PM1.51m
8:21AM1.20m
8:29PM1.50m
9:01AM1.20m
9:05PM1.48m
Low Tide
10:41AM0.21m
11:30PM0.21m
11:24AM0.23m
00:15AM0.18m
12:08PM0.23m
1:01AM0.15m
12:52PM0.23m
1:45AM0.12m
1:37PM0.23m
2:28AM0.10m
2:21PM0.23m
3:08AM0.08m
3:02PM0.23m
3:45AM0.08m
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:30
5:30
5:31
5:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:28
8:28
8:28
8:28
8:28
8:28
8:28
 mm
4
7
4
1
Temp °C
24
25
22
24
24
23
20
21
21
22
22
22
22
23
22
25
26
23
23
24
22
Feels °C
23
22
20
24
26
25
22
22
24
24
23
23
22
23
21
24
22
19
20
20
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSE
7
0.1
E
8
0.1
SE
9
0.8
S
5
0.7
S
5
0.7
SSE
5
0.6
SSE
5
0.6
SE
7
0.5
S
6
0.5
S
7
0.5
SSE
6
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.1
S
7
0.2
S
7
1
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
Energy kJ
26
1
3
36
29
28
22
31
20
21
23
24
25
68
75
79
1
4
91
114
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
SE
9
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
S
6
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.1
E
12
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
6
Energy kJ
3
3
3
9
12
28
11
48
49
25
6
3
3
3
3
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
12
0.1
SE
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
10
0.4
SE
5
0.1
SE
7
Energy kJ
3
5
12
12
10
7
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
7
1
S
4
0.9
S
5
0.9
S
5
0.6
E
4
0.7
ESE
5
0.4
SSE
3
1
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
Energy kJ
45
40
38
45
13
26
2
108
93
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
216
1024
436
2
2
20
29
364
2
93
1026
31
105
851
0
0
1377
59
418
2554
232
Best forecast wave conditions in New Jersey
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
1
1
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
8
5
6
6
5
7
5
5
9
6
6
6
5
5
7
5
5
5
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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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