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LBI Long Beach Island Surf Forecast
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LBI Long Beach Island surfForecast / New Jersey / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 14 May 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
LBI Long Beach Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's LBI Long Beach Island sea temperature is
12.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for LBI Long Beach Island this week:
The surf forecast for LBI Long Beach Island over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at LBI Long Beach Island in the next 16 days are 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 14th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 15th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 15th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for LBI Long Beach Island over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 8 | S 6 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | |
40 | 51 | 57 | 182 | 130 | 106 | 80 | 143 | 86 | 136 | 62 | 49 | 50 | 28 | 38 | 38 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 41 | 41 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | off | glassy | |
High Tide | 6:06PM1.63m | 6:35AM1.38m | 6:55PM1.73m | 7:27AM1.41m | 7:44PM1.78m | 8:18AM1.42m | 8:34PM1.79m | 9:12AM1.40m | 9:28PM1.74m | 10:12AM1.37m | 10:27PM1.66m | 11:14AM1.35m | 11:28PM1.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:50AM-0.01m | 00:41AM-0.02m | 12:40PM-0.05m | 1:35AM-0.09m | 1:31PM-0.08m | 2:29AM-0.14m | 2:24PM-0.09m | 3:21AM-0.16m | 3:17PM-0.06m | 4:12AM-0.14m | 4:10PM-0.02m | 5:04AM-0.09m | 5:04PM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — |
 | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | |
Temp °C | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 20 |
12 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 17 | 27 | 24 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 9 |
 kJ | 40 | 51 | 57 | 182 | 130 | 106 | 80 | 57 | 34 | 136 | 62 | 49 | 50 | 28 | 38 | 38 | 36 | 38 | 11 | 12 | 41 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 5 | E 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | E 8 | S 7 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | SE 16 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 |
| kJ | 10 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 46 | 39 | 48 | 47 | 24 | 12 | 44 | 27 | 1 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 40 | 41 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | SE 11 | N 3 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 15 | ENE 4 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 14 | — | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 25 | 33 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | — | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 3 | W 3 | SW 3 | — | — | S 8 | S 6 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | S 6 | S 5 | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | S 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 1 | 6 | — | — | 143 | 86 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 25 | 11 | 21 | 24 | — | — | 14 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 275 | 47 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 22 | 126 | 49 | 417 | 2538 | 689 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for LBI Long Beach Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at LBI Long Beach Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our LBI Long Beach Island 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 (LBI Long Beach Island) 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 LBI Long Beach Island 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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