30th Street/Ship Bottom Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.64° N 74.18° W

30th Street/Ship Bottom Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's 30th Street/Ship Bottom sea temperature is
25.2°C
2.4° 

30th Street/Ship Bottom surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


30th Street/Ship Bottom surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with 62 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period with ESE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 30th Street/Ship Bottom this week:

The surf forecast for 30th Street/Ship Bottom over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at 30th Street/Ship Bottom in the next 16 days are 0.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 28th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 28th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for 30th Street/Ship Bottom over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again. Let's break down the next couple of weeks in feet and miles.

It's a rough start, boys. We're looking at a long, flat patch of nothing but dribble before anything worth paddling for finally shows up. From now through the end of August, it's tiny, weak, and just plain poor. The water is a warm 77°, which is way hotter than normal for this time of year, so you'll be sweating in your rubber, but there's just no push. You'll get a few glassy mornings around the 26th and 29th, but the swell is only 1 feet with no energy. It's a lake. You'll be waiting an eternity for a knee-high ripple.

We finally see a pulse of energy around the 1st of September. The combined energy hits a moderate 125, but it's messy and cross-on, so still not a goer. The real window opens on Thursday the 3rd of September. The morning is still ordinary, but by Thursday afternoon, the wind goes light and the swell is building to 3 feet from the SE with a 13-second period. The energy is up to 217 and the report says to expect good surf. That's the first sign of life.

Now, the standout. Circle Friday the 4th of September. We've got a solid 5-foot swell from the ESE, but here's the key – the wind is a clean offshore from the W. The combined energy is a strong 672, and the forecast is for very good surf. 30th Street will be pumping chest-to-shoulder-high sets, clean faces, and proper shape. This is the best day on offer by a long shot. The crowd factor is listed as "sometimes," so expect company, but it won't be a zoo.

Saturday the 5th of September morning is also a cracker. It's glassy, with a 6-foot ENE swell. That's a bit of size, over 5 feet, so it's stepping into intermediate territory, but the energy is a huge 598. The period is only 8 seconds, so it's a shorter-period wind swell, but with glassy conditions, it'll be fun. By the afternoon, the wind shifts and it gets messy.

After that, the swell fades out again through the second week. There's a few clean, surfable days with 3 to 4 feet, but nothing that compares to that Friday peak. The 7th of September has a strong offshore wind and 4-foot swell, but the period is a short 5 seconds, so it'll be a bit soft and lumpy. Still, you could get a few fun ones if you're keen.

So, to sum it up: suffer through the flat spell until Thursday the 3rd, and then be ready for Friday the 4th of September. That's your day. It'll be worth the wait.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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30
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Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
15
WNW
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15
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NW
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W
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S
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SSE
25
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High Tide
4:44PM1.35m
5:17AM1.14m
5:37PM1.41m
6:08AM1.21m
6:23PM1.46m
6:50AM1.28m
7:03PM1.51m
7:28AM1.35m
7:40PM1.54m
8:03AM1.41m
8:15PM1.55m
8:38AM1.46m
8:51PM1.52m
Low Tide
11:18PM0.27m
11:17AM0.31m
00:03AM0.21m
12:04PM0.26m
00:46AM0.14m
12:49PM0.21m
1:27AM0.09m
1:34PM0.17m
2:06AM0.05m
2:17PM0.13m
2:43AM0.02m
2:58PM0.11m
3:18AM0.02m
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Information about the 30th Street/Ship Bottom Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for 30th Street/Ship Bottom provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at 30th Street/Ship Bottom can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 30th Street/Ship Bottom 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 (30th Street/Ship Bottom) 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 30th Street/Ship Bottom 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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