Surf Forecasts:
North Wildwood surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, S swell with 196 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Wildwood this week:
The surf forecast for North Wildwood over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North Wildwood in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Wildwood over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, let's have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks here at North Wildwood. I gotta be straight with you, it’s a pretty quiet stretch.
We’re looking at a long, dry spell to start. There’s absolutely nothing worth paddling out for until Sunday the 19th of July, honestly, it’s pretty grim before that. The water temp is sitting at 75°, which is about a degree and a half warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least it’ll feel nice when you’re sitting out there waiting for something to ride.
The best we’ve got across the whole outlook is probably the Sunday afternoon session on the 19th. Even then, it’s only just surfable, with a weak 2ft swell sneaking in from the SSE. The period is a short 8 seconds, so don’t expect much push. The energy is low, sitting around 50 (weak wave energy). The wind will be a moderate offshore from the NW, which is a real positive and will keep things clean. It’s not a standout by any means, just the most likely window to get a couple of crummy rides without too much wind chop. Because it’s fairly consistent here, and crowds are often around, you might have some company even for these tiny waves.
After that, the next tiny glimmer is on Sunday the 26th of July. The afternoon shows another small 3ft bump from the SSE with a moderate offshore from the WNW. The energy is a bit better at 78, but still weak. Again, it’s just surfable, nothing special, but clean.
For the rest of the time, it’s just small, weak, and often windy or onshore. Most of the swells are under 2ft with periods all over the shop, and energy readings rarely even crack three digits. Honestly, if you’re desperate, keep an eye on those two Sunday afternoons, but otherwise, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most of the stretch. The forecast can always change, so don’t write it off completely.
Stay patient,
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | S 3 | S 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 | E 14 | SE 14 | SSE 4 | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 4 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 |
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 kJ | 12 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 21 | 196 | 44 | 47 | 55 | 64 | 85 | 28 | 25 | 45 | 92 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross | on | cross-on | cross | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:24AM1.38m | 9:38PM1.65m | 10:17AM1.40m | 10:29PM1.58m | 11:11AM1.40m | 11:22PM1.49m | 12:05PM1.39m | 00:13AM1.39m | 12:56PM1.38m | 1:04AM1.28m | 1:45PM1.35m | 1:54AM1.18m | 2:33PM1.33m | 2:44AM1.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:36PM-0.08m | 4:23AM-0.20m | 4:28PM-0.06m | 5:09AM-0.17m | 5:18PM-0.01m | 5:54AM-0.11m | 6:09PM0.07m | 6:39AM-0.03m | 7:01PM0.15m | 7:25AM0.06m | 7:59PM0.23m | 8:15AM0.14m | 9:02PM0.27m | ||||||||
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 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 20 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 10 |
Temp °C | 29 | 35 | 35 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 29 | 34 | 37 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | S 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 14 | E 9 | SE 13 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 44 | 47 | 55 | 64 | 85 | 6 | 23 | 45 | 92 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | S 4 | ESE 8 | ENE 3 | — | SE 8 | NE 4 | SE 8 | E 14 | SE 14 | E 9 | E 8 | E 13 | E 13 | WNW 3 | — | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | E 12 | — |
| kJ | 12 | 1 | 7 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 5 | 5 | — | 3 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 5 | — | SE 8 | — | — | SE 8 | — | E 10 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | W 3 | W 3 | — | S 3 | — | — | ENE 3 | SE 3 | SE 3 | SSE 4 | S 6 | W 4 | WNW 4 | NNE 2 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 4 | S 4 | WNW 3 | — |
| kJ | 6 | 1 | 3 | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 196 | 18 | 11 | 1 | — | 40 | 28 | 25 | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 330 | 266 | 316 | 1446 | 1404 | 81 | 1002 | 993 | 1130 | 1002 | 2274 | 539 | 62 | 0 | 3 | 35 | 365 | 254 | 0 | 23 | 198 |
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