Surf Forecasts:
Wildwood Crest surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, ENE swell with 416 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wildwood Crest this week:
The surf forecast for Wildwood Crest over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wildwood Crest in the next 16 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 1ft (0.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wildwood Crest over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. We’re looking at a pretty grim stretch ahead for the Wildwood Crest area. The next 16 days are a real struggle, with very little to get excited about. The surf just isn't cooperating.
For the first week, from the end of August into early September, we’ve got nothing but tiny, weak waves. Morning of the 31st has a glassy 1 foot from the southeast, but the lightning risk kills it. The water is sitting at 78°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, a real anomaly. Later that day and into September 1st, the wind goes onshore or cross-off, but the swell is still a pathetic 1 foot with a short period. The energy is pitiful, with readings in the teens (13, 10, 9, 19) – it’s basically a lake.
We get a little bump on the 3rd of September, Thursday morning. The swell picks up to 2 feet from the ESE, but the period is a short 6 seconds. The wind is a light cross-off from the WSW, so it’s clean, but the waves are just "surfable but very ordinary." The combined energy hits 58, which is still weak. That’s as good as it gets for a while, and it’s not saying much.
The rest of the first week and into the second week is a write-off. We get a few mornings with clean offshore winds, like Friday the 4th with a 1 foot from the SE, but the swell is just too small. There’s a bigger pulse on the 6th of September, with 3 feet from the east, but the wind is cross-on, making it choppy and messy, and the energy is only 127. The 7th of September, Monday morning, offers a clean 2 feet from the east with a 9-second period, but it’s another "very ordinary" call.
The second week remains bleak. There’s a clean morning on the 9th of September with a 1 foot swell from the SE and a long 12-second period, but it’s tiny. The 11th of September, Friday afternoon, finally shows a 4 feet swell from the south with a light offshore wind, making it clean. The period is a short 5 seconds, though, and the energy is only 54. It’s the best of a bad lot, but still a very poor option.
The 12th of September, Saturday morning, has a clean 3 feet from the south with a 12 mph offshore wind, but the energy is 63. By the afternoon, the wind is a howling 25 mph offshore, making it clean but impossible to paddle into. The 14th of September, Monday morning, is glassy with a 1 foot, but it’s just not enough.
Overall, there are no real standouts here. The surf is consistently small, with poor or onshore winds ruining the few moments of clean conditions. The best bet is to keep an eye on the 11th of September for a small, clean window, but don’t expect much. This is a classic flat spell for the area. It won’t stay poor forever, but for now, the boards are staying in the car.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue night, min 22°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu night, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | E 8 | E 9 |
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10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 52 | 73 | 48 | 185 | 30 | 79 | 27 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 33 | 66 | 124 | 102 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:13AM1.55m | 10:31PM1.44m | 10:57AM1.58m | 11:16PM1.35m | 11:46AM1.58m | 00:06AM1.25m | 12:42PM1.56m | 1:07AM1.16m | 1:49PM1.54m | 2:19AM1.11m | 3:04PM1.54m | 3:40AM1.12m | 4:19PM1.58m | 4:54AM1.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:26PM0.07m | 4:39AM0.06m | 5:16PM0.12m | 5:23AM0.10m | 6:13PM0.18m | 6:14AM0.15m | 7:18PM0.23m | 7:14AM0.20m | 8:29PM0.26m | 8:22AM0.22m | 9:43PM0.24m | 9:33AM0.20m | 10:52PM0.19m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | |
mm | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 9 | 1 | — | 7 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 31 | 32 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 27 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 34 | 33 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 20 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 4 | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 6 | ESE 6 | SE 9 | S 4 | SSE 6 | S 6 | E 7 | NE 4 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 9 |
3 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 73 | 48 | 116 | 30 | 79 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 102 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 4 | — | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 12 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 9 | S 6 | — | SE 9 |
10 | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 52 | 4 | 2 | 70 | 28 | 37 | 27 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | — | NE 7 | — | — | — | NE 6 | E 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 7 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 3 | — | S 3 | — | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | ESE 9 | — | SSW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 2 | NW 3 | N 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | E 8 | — |
— | — | 7 | — | 2 | — | 7 | 40 | 185 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 33 | 66 | 124 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1155 | 998 | 378 | 378 | 88 | 0 | 301 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 28 | 88 | 259 | 505 | 494 | 123 | 11 | 494 | 16 |
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Information about the Wildwood Crest Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Wildwood Crest provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Wildwood Crest can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Wildwood Crest 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 (Wildwood Crest) 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 Wildwood Crest 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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