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Lavallette surfForecast / New Jersey / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 20 Mar 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Lavallette surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Lavallette sea temperature is
4.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lavallette this week:
The surf forecast for Lavallette over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lavallette in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 21st Mar) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 21st Mar) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 27th Mar) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lavallette over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 4°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Icy conditions (max 10°C on Mon afternoon, min 0°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 62 | 97 | 167 | 56 | 29 | 18 | 19 | 49 | 34 | 29 | 32 | 19 | 32 | 19 | 25 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 121 | 389 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:53AM 1.42 | 9:11PM 1.55 | 9:39AM 1.37 | 9:58PM 1.55 | 10:30AM 1.29 | 10:50PM 1.51 | 11:29AM 1.22 | 11:49PM 1.46 | 12:30PM 1.16 | 12:52AM 1.40 | 1:34PM 1.12 | 1:56AM 1.34 | 2:39PM 1.12 | 3:02AM 1.31 | |||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:11PM -0.19 | 3:47AM -0.18 | 3:52PM -0.17 | 4:33AM -0.14 | 4:34PM -0.12 | 5:23AM -0.06 | 5:21PM -0.04 | 6:22AM 0.02 | 6:18PM 0.06 | 7:33AM 0.09 | 7:32PM 0.14 | 8:50AM 0.11 | 8:53PM 0.16 | ||||||||
Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:08 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:10 | - | - | 7:12 | - | - | 7:13 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | 11 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 5 | - |
| Temp. °C | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 2 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -7 | -4 | -3 | -1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 12 |
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Information about the Lavallette Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Lavallette provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lavallette can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lavallette 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 (Lavallette) 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 Lavallette 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.
Lavallette is 11 km (7 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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