L Jetty surfForecast / New Jersey / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 EDT
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L Jetty surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's L Jetty sea temperature is
12.8° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for L Jetty this week:

The surf forecast for L Jetty over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at L Jetty in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 20th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 20th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 24th May)7ft (2.2m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for L Jetty over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sun morning, light winds from the W by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
6
0.9
S
6
0.7
SSE
6
0.4
SE
9
1
ENE
5
0.9
E
6
1
E
5
0.9
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
5
2
ESE
7
2.2
ESE
8
2.2
E
8
2.1
E
8
1.8
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
115
60
39
20
56
60
54
66
70
82
360
614
627
593
470
250
167
107
87
63
32
Wind (km/h)
15
W
10
WSW
10
NNW
25
NNE
20
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
ESE
15
E
35
E
35
E
40
E
40
ENE
40
ENE
30
NE
20
NNW
10
W
10
WSW
5
SW
15
S
10
W
off
off
cross-off
cross
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross
off
High Tide
11:07AM1.40m
11:21PM1.65m
12:08PM1.39m
00:21AM1.56m
1:07PM1.39m
1:18AM1.48m
2:03PM1.40m
2:14AM1.41m
2:58PM1.42m
3:09AM1.34m
3:53PM1.46m
4:04AM1.29m
4:45PM1.50m
4:59AM1.27m
Low Tide
4:51PM0.05m
5:47AM-0.03m
5:50PM0.13m
6:47AM0.03m
6:57PM0.20m
7:49AM0.07m
8:07PM0.23m
8:47AM0.09m
9:12PM0.23m
9:39AM0.09m
10:09PM0.20m
10:25AM0.09m
11:00PM0.16m
clear
clear
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mod rain
light rain
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part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
mod rain
mod rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:35
5:35
5:33
5:33
5:33
5:31
5:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:08
8:09
8:10
8:10
8:12
8:13
8:14
7
6
3
4
3
10
22
11
6
6
1
2
Temp °C
30
33
22
13
12
12
12
12
12
11
10
11
10
10
12
12
13
14
17
24
22
29
33
23
8
9
10
8
8
8
4
4
4
1
2
7
9
12
13
17
23
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
6
0.4
SE
9
0.7
SSE
6
0.5
S
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.9
E
6
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
18
1.8
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
8
Energy kJ
51
19
39
20
12
60
9
4
4
6
470
250
167
107
87
63
32
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
8
0.1
E
14
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SSE
6
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
16
0.1
E
16
0.3
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.5
S
6
Energy kJ
18
4
21
20
20
7
4
5
5
7
10
30
20
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
16
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
15
Energy kJ
4
3
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
6
0.9
S
6
0.6
NE
4
1
ENE
5
1
E
5
0.9
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
5
2
ESE
7
2.2
ESE
8
2.2
E
8
2.1
E
8
0.8
S
6
0.4
N
3
Energy kJ
115
60
10
56
54
66
70
82
360
614
627
593
51
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
50
75
52
572
495
385
555
385
239
385
385
119
26
0
0
0
2
0
Best forecast wave conditions in New Jersey
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
3
2
3
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
5
5
7
6
5
5
8
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
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Information about the L Jetty Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for L Jetty provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at L Jetty can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our L Jetty 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 (L Jetty) 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 L Jetty 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.

L Jetty is 3 km (2 miles) from Asbury Park. If you plan a vacation in New Jersey, look for hotels and other accommodation in Asbury Park. Asbury Park has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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