
Surf Forecasts:
Jenkinsons (Point Pleasant Beach) surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SSE swell with 314 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jenkinsons (Point Pleasant Beach) this week:
The surf forecast for Jenkinsons (Point Pleasant Beach) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jenkinsons (Point Pleasant Beach) in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 28) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jenkinsons (Point Pleasant Beach) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – this 16-day window for the Jersey Shore is a tough one. We're looking at Jenkinsons (Point Pleasant Beach) and honestly, the surf forecast is mostly a write-off for a while. There's a big gap of nothing but poor conditions right through the end of July and into the first week of August. The water temp is sitting around 74°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing your butt off while you're staring at the flatness.
We're looking at a whole lot of weak, short-period windswell. For days on end, we're looking at tiny waves around 2 ft to 3 ft coming from the SE or ESE, with periods of 6 to 8 seconds. The combined energy is mostly in the double digits (33 to 93), which is just weak sauce. The wind is all over the place – onshore, cross-onshore, and choppy – making it a total mess. Not a single session worth paddling out for through the 24th to the 31st of July. It's a grim stretch.
The first bit of a pulse shows up on the morning of Wednesday, July 29th. We get a tiny 4 ft swell from the ENE, but it's got a pitiful period of 5 seconds. The energy climbs a bit to 149, but it's still a junky windswell. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the SSW, which will clean it up, but the wave comment says it's "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It's a low-quality option at best, and definitely not a standout. The crowd factor is "often" here, so even for this dribble, you might have company.
The real window to watch, and I mean really watch because it's far out, is the morning of Monday, August 3rd. The forecast is showing a cleaner 3 ft swell from the SSE with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy hits 206, which is a solid moderate energy. The best part is the wind is a light cross-offshore from the SSW, which should leave it clean. The wave comment finally says "expect good surf conditions," which is the only decent score in the whole 16 days. This is the one to pencil in, but remember, it's a week away, so don't hold your breath. Even then, the afternoon blows out with a cross-shore wind.
For the rest of the first week of August, we drop right back off. Tiny waves, weak energy, and a lot of nothing. The 4th through the 8th of August are all showing 2 ft or less, with energy dropping into the teens and single digits. It's a classic summer flat spell.
So, here's the deal: August 3rd morning is the only true standout, and it's a long-range call. It's the only time the forecast lines up for clean, surfable conditions. For everything else, you're better off finding something else to do. The setup is so weak and windy for so long that it's more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on those breezy afternoons.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
18 | 34 | 59 | 35 | 60 | 86 | 49 | 94 | 57 | 43 | 61 | 29 | 28 | 95 | 36 | 97 | 94 | 110 | 134 | 314 | 188 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:21PM1.41m | 4:48AM1.11m | 5:14PM1.44m | 5:44AM1.15m | 6:03PM1.48m | 6:33AM1.20m | 6:48PM1.51m | 7:16AM1.25m | 7:28PM1.55m | 7:55AM1.29m | 8:05PM1.57m | 8:32AM1.32m | 8:40PM1.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:55AM0.30m | 10:51PM0.26m | 10:45AM0.29m | 11:38PM0.22m | 11:32AM0.27m | 00:23AM0.17m | 12:19PM0.23m | 1:07AM0.13m | 1:04PM0.20m | 1:49AM0.09m | 1:48PM0.17m | 2:28AM0.05m | 2:30PM0.16m | 3:05AM0.03m | |||||||
5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 6 | 7 | 4 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 |
18 | 34 | 59 | 35 | 33 | 86 | 49 | 94 | 57 | 43 | 61 | 23 | 22 | 14 | 20 | 46 | 61 | 57 | 134 | 314 | 188 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | — | S 6 | S 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 |
12 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 15 | 25 | — | 29 | 28 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 1 | — | 52 | 34 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | — | — | — | SSE 10 | — | — |
15 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | 68 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 5 | — | E 4 | E 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | — | — | SSE 2 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSE 8 | ESE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | — | — | — |
— | 7 | — | 21 | 60 | 30 | 33 | 33 | — | — | 2 | 19 | 5 | 95 | 36 | 97 | 94 | 110 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 179 | 521 | 257 | 228 | 487 | 58 | 58 | 188 | 0 | 186 | 885 | 258 | 99 | 216 | 87 | 0 | 45 | 55 | 63 | 85 | 63 |
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Information about the Jenkinsons (Point Pleasant Beach) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Jenkinsons (Point Pleasant Beach) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Jenkinsons (Point Pleasant Beach) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jenkinsons (Point Pleasant Beach) 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 (Jenkinsons (Point Pleasant Beach)) 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 Jenkinsons (Point Pleasant Beach) 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.
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