States Avenue (Gas Chambers) Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.35° N 74.45° W

States Avenue (Gas Chambers) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's States Avenue (Gas Chambers) sea temperature is
24.4° C
1.2° 

States Avenue (Gas Chambers) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


States Avenue (Gas Chambers) surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, S swell with 113 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for States Avenue (Gas Chambers) this week:

The surf forecast for States Avenue (Gas Chambers) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at States Avenue (Gas Chambers) in the next 16 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 8th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 8th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 9th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for States Avenue (Gas Chambers) over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for this stretch. I gotta be straight with you: if you’re looking for a classic session, this isn’t your week. For the next couple of weeks, we’re dealing with a long, flat spell with only a few flickers of life.

The forecast kicks off on Wednesday, August 5th, and it’s a rough start. For the first twelve days, through to about August 16th, it’s poor. We’re talking tiny, weak swell – barely 1 ft to 3 ft – with a short period of just 5 to 6 seconds. The wind is mostly side-shore or onshore, creating chop and messy conditions. The combined wave energy is weak, usually under 100 (like 40 to 58), which tells you the ocean is just flat and lazy. Honestly, there’s nothing worth paddling out for here. That’s a solid twelve-day gap with no real surf.

Then, we get a glimmer. On Monday, August 17th, the morning shows a jump in swell to 5 ft, from the S, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy hits 348 (moderate). But the wind is a light cross-on from the SSE, and the call is only “marginal.” This is still a tough one for beginners – that 5 ft is getting up there, but it’s not a clean wave. It’s a maybe, not a go.

The one true standout in this whole bleak outlook comes on Tuesday, August 18th, in the morning. Finally, we get a clean setup. The wind shifts to a light offshore from the NW – that’s a major positive. The swell is 2 ft from the SSE, with a period of 9 seconds. That’s a longer period, meaning a bit more energy and shape, but it’s still small. The combined energy is 65 (weak). The report says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” For this stretch, that’s as good as it gets. It’s not a classic, but it’s the closest we’ll get to a clean wave. The break is States Avenue (Gas Chambers). It’s a beach and jetty setup, and it’s consistent, but it’s exposed to the S swell. The crowd factor says “often,” so expect company. The water temperature is about 76°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

After that, the energy drops right back off. Wednesday, August 19th, is back to small, weak surf, and Thursday, August 20th, is a mix of onshore wind and a weird 3 ft ENE swell with a period of only 4 seconds – that’s just wind chop. So, if you’re keen, your best bet is that Tuesday morning window. It’s not a world-class day, but it’s the only one that’s clean.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 34°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
32
19
43
30
52
75
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39
59
25
36
113
41
50
78
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49
29
27
37
22
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
20
S
15
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
15
SW
20
SSW
10
SW
15
SW
20
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15
WSW
20
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15
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15
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WSW
10
NW
15
WSW
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Wind State
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High Tide
12:57PM1.39m
1:13AM1.12m
1:57PM1.41m
2:20AM1.05m
3:04PM1.45m
3:33AM1.03m
4:13PM1.51m
4:45AM1.06m
5:18PM1.57m
5:51AM1.13m
6:18PM1.63m
6:50AM1.21m
7:13PM1.67m
Low Tide
7:26PM0.22m
7:24AM0.10m
8:36PM0.22m
8:26AM0.11m
9:47PM0.18m
9:33AM0.09m
10:55PM0.12m
10:41AM0.05m
11:56PM0.03m
11:45AM-0.01m
00:51AM-0.05m
12:44PM-0.06m
1:42AM-0.11m
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Temp °C
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32
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Feels °C
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26
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Information about the States Avenue (Gas Chambers) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for States Avenue (Gas Chambers) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at States Avenue (Gas Chambers) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our States Avenue (Gas Chambers) 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 (States Avenue (Gas Chambers)) 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 States Avenue (Gas Chambers) 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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