
Surf Forecasts:
LBI Long Beach Island surf forecast from 12 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 13 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 13 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NE swell with 655 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 12 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with ESE swell.
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 (Nov 12) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at LBI Long Beach Island in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Nov 13) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 12th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 13th Nov) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 13th Nov) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for LBI Long Beach Island over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue afternoon, min 3°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 11 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
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44 | 90 | 172 | 429 | 372 | 224 | 83 | 42 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 9 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:11PM1.15m | 9:20AM1.37m | 10:00PM1.10m | 10:06AM1.31m | 10:52PM1.07m | 10:56AM1.26m | 11:43PM1.06m | 11:47AM1.23m | 00:32AM1.09m | 12:36PM1.21m | 1:20AM1.13m | 1:27PM1.21m | 2:09AM1.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:13PM0.12m | 3:05AM0.24m | 3:52PM0.17m | 3:41AM0.30m | 4:33PM0.22m | 4:21AM0.36m | 5:18PM0.26m | 5:09AM0.41m | 6:13PM0.28m | 6:18AM0.43m | 7:13PM0.26m | 7:36AM0.40m | 8:08PM0.21m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 4:43 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:42 | — | — | 4:40 | — | — | 4:39 | — | — | 4:38 | — | — | 4:38 | — | |
mm | 3 | 4 | — | 3 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 14 | 9 | 1 | -1 | -2 | -1 | -1 | -2 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 6 | ENE 7 | S 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
— | 90 | 172 | 74 | 372 | 224 | 83 | 42 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 9 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | E 11 | S 8 | SE 8 | NE 4 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 10 | — | E 10 |
— | 8 | 7 | 163 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 9 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | SE 8 | E 11 | E 11 | E 6 | NE 4 | E 10 | E 11 | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | — |
— | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | — | SSW 5 | NE 7 | N 5 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | N 3 | NNW 2 | — | — | — | NNW 2 | — | — |
44 | — | 12 | 429 | 77 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1337 | 2 | 47 | 921 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 458 | 915 | 1040 | 907 | 915 | 433 | 1043 | 2240 | 2240 | 2228 | 655 | 2240 | 832 | 511 |
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Information about the LBI Long Beach Island Surf forecast
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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