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Loch Arbor surfForecast / New Jersey / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 04 May 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Loch Arbor surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Loch Arbor sea temperature is
11.3° C
(Which is 2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Loch Arbor this week:
The surf forecast for Loch Arbor over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Loch Arbor in the next 16 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 7th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 11th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 6th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Loch Arbor over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, calm by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Mon 11 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | ESE 10 | S 5 | S 5 | E 9 | E 9 | S 4 | S 5 | S 6 | S 7 | |
125 | 153 | 495 | 569 | 412 | 412 | 134 | 75 | 56 | 91 | 34 | 43 | 31 | 83 | 62 | 25 | 23 | 33 | 90 | 187 | 352 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 9:55PM1.44m | 10:32AM1.15m | 10:35PM1.38m | 11:20AM1.11m | 11:20PM1.33m | 12:09PM1.09m | 00:09AM1.29m | 12:58PM1.10m | 00:59AM1.27m | 1:46PM1.13m | 1:51AM1.27m | 2:36PM1.20m | 2:46AM1.27m | 3:29PM1.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:23AM0.12m | 4:13PM0.28m | 5:00AM0.18m | 4:48PM0.34m | 5:40AM0.23m | 5:26PM0.39m | 6:27AM0.27m | 6:17PM0.44m | 7:25AM0.29m | 7:32PM0.45m | 8:26AM0.27m | 8:50PM0.41m | 9:22AM0.21m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — |
 | 7:52 | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 8:00 |
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Temp °C | 18 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
13 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | S 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
 kJ | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 134 | 75 | 56 | 91 | 34 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 8 | SE 7 | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 25 | 23 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 11 | — | — | E 18 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 16 | — | — | E 15 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 6 | 4 | 5 | 10 | — | — | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | — | NW 3 | — | — | NW 3 | S 7 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | WNW 3 | — | S 4 | S 5 | S 6 | S 7 |
| kJ | 125 | 153 | 495 | 569 | 412 | 412 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 43 | 24 | 83 | 62 | 3 | — | 33 | 90 | 187 | 352 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 225 | 1659 | 1659 | 1290 | 1209 | 2559 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 246 | 355 | 392 | 25 | 1 | 2655 | 387 | 349 | 36 |
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Information about the Loch Arbor Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Loch Arbor provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Loch Arbor can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Loch Arbor 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 (Loch Arbor) 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 Loch Arbor 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.
Loch Arbor is 2 km (1 miles) from Asbury Park. If you plan a vacation in New Jersey, look for hotels and other accommodation in Asbury Park. Asbury Park has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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