Surf Forecasts:
Wildwood Crest surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, S swell with 151 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with S 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wildwood Crest in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wildwood Crest over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s switch over to feet and Fahrenheit for those who think in those numbers.
Rusty here again. This forecast for our local zone is a real test of patience. We’re looking at nearly two weeks of non-starters.
The first ten days or so, from September 6th through the 19th, are a total write-off. Wave heights stay well under 3 feet, and the short period wind swell (4 to 6 seconds) just doesn’t pack any punch. The wind is mostly wrong—cross-onshore or blowing across the face—keeping everything lumpy and messy. On Thursday the 10th we saw a 4ft swell from the SSW, but with a short period and cross-on wind, it was just messy. Energy numbers were up around 158 for a bit, but that doesn’t make up for poor shape.
We had a little clean patch on Tuesday morning the 8th with an offshore breeze, but the swell was only 0.7ft. Not enough to ride.
The one and only highlight, and it’s a small one, lands on Sunday, September 20th. Wildwood Crest early in the morning should be dead flat calm—glassy conditions with no wind. The swell comes in at 1ft from the ESE with a period of 9 seconds, making it slightly longer and more lined up than what we’ve seen. The water temperature is a very warm 78°, which is way above average for the time of year. The combined energy is still weak at 65, so it won't be big, but the glassy surface makes it the only session worth considering. Get in before the wind shifts.
That’s your lot. One window, one small chance. After that, strong winds and chop take over again on the 21st. Might be time to clean the wax off the board and just enjoy the sunshine.
Rusty, over and out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed night, calm by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 7 | SE 5 | ESE 9 | E 5 | E 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 4 | 8 | 18 | 9 | 29 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 8 | 36 | 94 | 74 | 102 | 148 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 21 | 39 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:19PM1.58m | 4:54AM1.19m | 5:25PM1.64m | 5:55AM1.30m | 6:21PM1.69m | 6:48AM1.41m | 7:11PM1.71m | 7:35AM1.50m | 7:57PM1.69m | 8:20AM1.57m | 8:40PM1.63m | 9:02AM1.60m | 9:21PM1.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:33AM0.20m | 10:52PM0.19m | 10:44AM0.15m | 11:53PM0.12m | 11:49AM0.08m | 00:44AM0.05m | 12:46PM0.01m | 1:29AM-0.01m | 1:38PM-0.03m | 2:11AM-0.03m | 2:25PM-0.04m | 2:49AM-0.02m | 3:09PM-0.01m | 3:26AM0.02m | |||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 7 | ENE 4 | SSE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 8 | 18 | 9 | 29 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 47 | 62 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 10 | SE 8 | E 4 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 6 | SE 5 | ESE 9 | SE 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 5 | E 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | SE 8 | S 5 | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | E 8 | — | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 6 | NE 3 | ENE 4 | — | E 3 | E 5 | E 6 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 8 | 36 | 94 | 74 | 102 | 148 | 5 | 7 | — | 5 | 21 | 39 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 199 | 494 | 56 | 53 | 160 | 67 | 737 | 737 | 504 | 737 | 737 | 737 | 153 | 100 | 0 | 29 | 167 | 320 | 255 | 2614 | 31 |
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