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Nuns Beach surfForecast / New Jersey / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 24 Apr 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Nuns Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Nuns Beach sea temperature is
10.6° C
(Which is 2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nuns Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Nuns Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nuns Beach in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 26th Apr) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nuns Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Fri morning, near gales from the NE by Sun morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon morning, light winds from the NNE by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | |
6 | 7 | 26 | 80 | 265 | 470 | 686 | 668 | 646 | 552 | 392 | 339 | 205 | 392 | 459 | 320 | 359 | 218 | 146 | 119 | 119 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | |
High Tide | 3:06PM1.19m | 3:21AM1.29m | 4:08PM1.23m | 4:24AM1.26m | 5:08PM1.28m | 5:24AM1.26m | 6:02PM1.36m | 6:18AM1.26m | 6:50PM1.42m | 7:06AM1.27m | 7:32PM1.48m | 7:49AM1.27m | 8:11PM1.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:13AM0.10m | 9:25PM0.22m | 10:17AM0.09m | 10:33PM0.19m | 11:11AM0.06m | 11:31PM0.14m | 11:59AM0.03m | 00:23AM0.09m | 12:43PM0.02m | 1:11AM0.05m | 1:24PM0.02m | 1:56AM0.02m | 2:04PM0.03m | 2:39AM0.00m | |||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:50 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 30 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 11 |
13 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | -4 | -3 | -2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 3 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | S 4 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | — | SSE 7 | SE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | — | — | E 8 | — | E 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
 kJ | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | 41 | 11 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 205 | — | 459 | 320 | 359 | 218 | 146 | 119 | 119 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 |
| kJ | — | 7 | 26 | 80 | 265 | 470 | 686 | 668 | 646 | 552 | 392 | 339 | — | 392 | 230 | — | — | — | — | — | 17 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 312 | 999 | 385 | 385 | 461 | 262 | 374 | 824 | 197 | 1127 | 1406 | 512 | 239 | 239 | 15 | 13 | 195 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 2 |
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Information about the Nuns Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Nuns Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nuns Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nuns Beach 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 (Nuns Beach) 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 Nuns Beach 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.
Nuns Beach is 33 km (20 miles) from Ocean City. If you plan a vacation in New Jersey, 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.
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