Lavallette Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s be honest with you, the next couple weeks are looking pretty grim for surf here at Lavallette. We've got a long stretch of tiny, weak, and wind-whipped waves. There's a hint of real size way down the line, but the wind is going to be right in our face, ruining any chance of clean surf. Keep your expectations real low.

Right off the bat, Sunday the 13th has a knee-high, 2-3 ft wave from the SSE, with weak energy (58). There’s a risk of thunderstorms in the morning, and the wind is light offshore. It’s surfable, but it's barely a ripple. You might get a few grovelers, but don't expect anything memorable.

Then we hit a total flat spell from Monday the 14th through Saturday the 19th. There’s absolutely nothing on offer. The waves are ankle-snatchers at best, and the wind is all over the place – cross-off, cross-on, it doesn't matter. It’s all junk. That’s a solid six-day gap with zero surf. Don't even bother looking at the ocean.

We get a little bump on Sunday the 20th, with the swell pushing to around 3-4 ft from the SSW, and the energy jumps to 139. But it’s still a weak, short-period swell, and the cross-shore wind is chopping it up. It’s still a "poor surf conditions" call. Not the clean lines you want.

Monday the 21st has a bit more energy (167), with 4 ft of NE swell, but the wind is blowing 35 km/h from the NNE. That’s just lumpy, bumpy, and horrible. Forget it.

There’s another lull from the 22nd through the 24th, with tiny surf and onshore winds. It’s still no good. The energy stays low, the waves stay small, and the wind stays on it. More of the same misery.

Now, here’s where things get interesting, but maybe not in a good way. On Friday the 25th, we finally see some proper size. The swell jumps to around 5-6 ft from the E, with periods around 8-9 seconds. The energy readings are strong – 657 in the morning and 492 in the afternoon. But the wind is a fresh cross-onshore from the NE, making it lumpy and messy. This is getting into the territory where it’s too big for beginners.

Saturday the 26th is more of the same, with 6 ft of E swell and a strong 612 energy reading. Again, the 35 km/h ENE cross-onshore wind is blowing it all out. It’s big, but it’s going to be a washing machine.

Sunday the 27th is the biggest day in the whole stretch, with the swell hitting 7 ft from the E in the morning. The energy reading spikes to a massive 1424. This is serious, expert-only size. But again, the wind is a fresh cross-onshore from the NE at 35 km/h. It’s going to be big, raw, and likely out of control. The period is around 10 seconds, so it’s got some push, but that wind makes it a survival mission.

Finally, Monday the 28th sees the swell dropping back to around 4 ft from the E, with energy down to 215. The wind is a cross-shore, and it might be a bit cleaner, but it's probably still pretty average.

Honestly, looking through this whole forecast, there is not a single standout day. The only time we get real size, the wind is onshore and ruining it. The best you can hope for is a few grovel sessions in the early days, but even that’s a stretch. The setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer on those big, windy days next weekend, to be honest.

It’s a rough stretch, but that’s the Jersey coast for you. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, you’re better off checking back in a few days.

Rusty out.

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