30th Street/Ship Bottom Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.64° N 74.18° W

30th Street/Ship Bottom Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's 30th Street/Ship Bottom sea temperature is
25.0° C
3.5° 

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 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, ESE swell with 263 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with S 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 (Jul 10) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 30th Street/Ship Bottom in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 10th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 14th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 14th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 8s

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


Right, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for 30th Street/Ship Bottom over the next 16 days.

First off, let’s be straight with you – this is a slow run for the Jersey Shore. The water is a toasty 77°, which is a whopping 6° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s very unusual, like swimming in a bathtub. But the surf? It’s mostly a no-show for the first week.

We kick off Wednesday, July 8th, with weak, short-period windswell. The combined energy is a measly 45, and it’s just a messy, cross-onshore chop. Not worth paddling out for. That theme continues right through the weekend and into the next week. Thursday the 9th and Friday the 10th offer a brief moment of clean conditions with the cross-offshore wind, but the swell is too small at 1 ft to 2 ft, and the energy is pathetic. Saturday and Sunday the 11th and 12th are even worse with onshore winds.

Things start to look a little more interesting on Monday, July 13th, with a slightly bigger 4 ft to 5 ft swell from the east, but the onshore wind is still ruining it, and the wave energy is still only moderate (109 to 174). It’s a frustrating wait.

The only real standout comes mid-week. On Tuesday, July 14th, for the morning session, we get a decent push of energy. The swell height is 5 ft from the ESE, with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy jumps right up to a solid 379. The wind is light and cross-offshore, which will keep it clean. This is the best we’re going to see. It’s a moderate-sized, clean wave at 30th Street, but know that it’s a beginner-friendly break, so if you’re looking for a fun, manageable wave, this is your window. The afternoon drops off quickly with stronger wind, so get on it early.

After that little spike, it’s back to the doldrums. Wednesday the 15th through to the end of the forecast window on July 23rd, the swell energy is weak, mostly under 100, and the waves stay small. There are a few glimmers of glassy conditions on the 16th afternoon and 21st afternoon, but the swell is too tiny to be more than a paddle. Offshore winds on the 19th and 20th keep things clean, but the wave heights are below 3 ft.

To be honest, Tuesday morning, July 14th, is your only real shot at a decent session. Everything else is a flat spell with a few ripples. If you’re desperate, the glassy, small waves on the 16th or 21st might be worth a splash, but don’t expect much.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
6
0.5
E
6
0.5
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.4
E
7
0.3
E
7
0.5
SSE
6
1
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.4
SSE
7
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SSE
7
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5
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6
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6
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7
1.3
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6
1.4
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7
1.2
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7
1.4
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8
0.9
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8
0.8
ESE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
29
19
28
18
17
10
19
91
23
16
16
25
67
81
92
106
173
139
237
112
84
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
15
SSE
15
SW
20
SSW
25
S
10
W
10
SW
15
SW
15
WNW
10
NNE
15
E
15
E
25
E
20
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
10
E
10
SW
10
SSW
25
SSW
20
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Wind State
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High Tide
2:10PM1.46m
2:31AM1.23m
3:08PM1.52m
3:37AM1.21m
4:12PM1.58m
4:48AM1.23m
5:18PM1.65m
5:55AM1.29m
6:20PM1.72m
6:56AM1.37m
7:16PM1.76m
7:51AM1.43m
8:09PM1.76m
Low Tide
8:57PM0.28m
8:51AM0.13m
10:05PM0.21m
9:55AM0.10m
11:06PM0.12m
10:56AM0.05m
00:05AM0.04m
11:56AM0.01m
1:02AM-0.04m
12:56PM-0.02m
1:57AM-0.10m
1:55PM-0.05m
2:49AM-0.15m
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8:25
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Temp °C
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25
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28
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Feels °C
21
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25
30
31
22
26
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21
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26
24
22
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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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