LBI Long Beach Island Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(New Jersey, USA)

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LBI Long Beach Island Surf Guide

LBI Long Beach Island in New Jersey is an exposed sandbar break. The best wind direction is from the northwest. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the best swell direction is from the southeast. It's sometimes crowded here. Hazards include - Urchins - Rips / undertow - Rocks - Man-made danger (buoys etc.).

LBI Long Beach Island Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Sandbar	2		10.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing LBI Long Beach Island:

The best conditions reported for surf at LBI Long Beach Island occur when a Southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northwest.

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What's the best time of year to surf LBI Long Beach Island (for consistent clean waves)?

novemberBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing LBI Long Beach Island with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of November. Clean surfable waves are typically found 32% of the time in November while 35% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 33% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

32%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

35%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

33%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore LBI Long Beach Island Location Map

Interactive LBI Long Beach Island surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to LBI Long Beach Island is Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) in USA, 42 km (26 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to LBI Long Beach Island is Lakehurst Naes Airport (NEL), also in USA, 45 km (28 miles) away.

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Please note that some surf spot locations are approximate to protect their exact location while others are not shown at close zoom level.

LBI Long Beach Island Surf Forecasts:

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16 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 11:09 Local Time

m, °C	Wednesday 06
ft, °F	11AM	2PM	5PM	8PM
Wave (m)	S	S	S	S
Period (s)	7	7	7	7
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross- on

What does LBI Long Beach Island look like?

Latest photos from LBI Long Beach Island. Upload your own or view all photos on the gallery page.

Credit: Melissa D. Gordon Credit: Michael Baytoff - @baytoffpictures Instagram Credit: Sue Mustac Credit: Michael janora

Tides at LBI Long Beach Island

Current tide and informaton

For Seaside Heights, ocean, New Jersey, 32 km from LBI Long Beach Island.

Next High Water: 11:16am | 1.09m

Next Low Water: 04:52pm | 0.31m

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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LBI Long Beach Island Sea Temperature

The water temperature (10.9 °C) at LBI Long Beach Island is quite cold. If the sun shines as forecast, it should feel warm enough to get away with a good sealed spring wetsuit but you won't overheat in a winter wetsuit, gloves boots and a hood. Effective windchill factor of (14.0 °C).

Today, many surfers would wear a spring wetsuit, a neoprene hood, gloves and boots.