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Naval Jetties surfForecast / Delaware / USA
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Naval Jetties surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Naval Jetties sea temperature is
16.9° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Naval Jetties surf forecast from 31 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, E swell with 710 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Naval Jetties this week:
The surf forecast for Naval Jetties over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Naval Jetties in the next 16 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 31st May) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Naval Jetties over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
N 4 | ENE 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | SE 8 | |
10 | 122 | 181 | 130 | 73 | 43 | 26 | 24 | 131 | 160 | 98 | 98 | 105 | 140 | 349 | 433 | 550 | 258 | 75 | 145 | 72 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | |
High Tide | 8:56PM1.47m | 9:21AM1.07m | 9:33PM1.47m | 9:58AM1.06m | 10:11PM1.46m | 10:35AM1.05m | 10:49PM1.44m | 11:14AM1.04m | 11:28PM1.41m | 11:54AM1.04m | 00:09AM1.37m | 12:37PM1.05m | 00:52AM1.34m | 1:24PM1.08m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:28PM0.11m | 3:27AM0.06m | 3:05PM0.12m | 4:05AM0.08m | 3:43PM0.12m | 4:42AM0.09m | 4:20PM0.14m | 5:19AM0.12m | 4:59PM0.16m | 5:57AM0.13m | 5:40PM0.17m | 6:36AM0.15m | 6:26PM0.20m | 7:18AM0.15m | |||||||
— | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | |
8:16 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | 8:22 | |
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Temp °C | 17 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 26 |
9 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 25 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | ENE 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SSE 10 | E 8 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | SE 8 |
3 | 122 | 181 | 130 | 73 | 43 | 26 | 24 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 349 | 433 | 140 | 258 | 75 | 145 | 72 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | S 6 | S 5 | — | SE 9 | S 4 | S 5 | S 4 | SE 9 | E 13 | E 12 | S 7 | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 6 | SE 10 |
7 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | SE 12 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | — | — | SE 3 | S 3 | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | E 9 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — |
10 | — | — | 3 | 6 | — | — | 2 | 131 | 160 | 98 | 98 | 105 | 140 | 138 | 149 | 550 | 103 | 48 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1156 | 0 | 0 | 526 | 28 | 0 | 275 | 337 | 255 | 526 | 21 | 1029 | 1359 | 21 | 233 | 419 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Naval Jetties Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Naval Jetties provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Naval Jetties can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Naval Jetties 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 (Naval Jetties) 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 Naval Jetties 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.
Naval Jetties is 48 km (30 miles) from Ocean City. If you plan a vacation in Delaware, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ocean City. Ocean City has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.












