Wildwood Crest Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.97° N 74.82° W

Issued: 1 pm 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Wildwood Crest sea temperature is
24.1° C

2.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Wildwood Crest surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Wildwood Crest surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, ENE swell with 105 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s 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 (Jul 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s 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 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 10th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 10th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 8th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wildwood Crest over the next 16 days.


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s be straight with you: the next 16 days at Wildwood Crest are looking like a total washout for anyone wanting to actually surf. The swell is tiny, the energy is basically non-existent, and the conditions are just not cooperating.

We’ve got a clear gap right from the start. From Sunday, July 5th, all the way through to the end of the forecast on Monday, July 20th, there isn’t a single session that’s worth paddling out for. Every single row in the forecast comes back with “poor surf conditions.” The biggest swell we see is a tiny 4ft on the morning of Wednesday, July 8th, and again on Saturday, July 11th, but those are coming from the ENE with a short period of just 6 to 7 seconds. The combined energy even on the best day (Wednesday morning, July 8th) is only 167 (moderate energy), but it’s chopped up by cross-onshore winds. The water temperature on July 5th is 75°F, which is a massive 5°F warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s the only notable thing here.

Honestly, with the wind and tiny, weak swell, this setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The wind is often cross-on or onshore, but there are a few clean offshore days, like Friday afternoon, July 10th, with a 0.7ft ESE swell, or Monday morning, July 20th, with a fresh offshore wind and 1ft swell. But even then, the waves are too small to ride.

There are no standouts. No best day. Just a long, flat gap. For Wildwood, a blank run like this is pretty normal for the season. Conditions can change, but right now, it’s a hard pass for surfers.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
5
0.6
S
5
0.5
S
5
0.6
S
5
0.6
NE
4
0.8
ENE
5
1.1
ENE
6
1
ENE
6
1.1
ENE
7
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.9
S
5
0.6
S
5
0.4
SSE
5
0.6
SSE
8
1.1
ENE
5
0.8
ENE
6
0.7
E
6
0.5
E
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7
15
12
16
11
28
71
73
105
35
23
21
24
34
19
9
51
66
43
38
12
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
15
E
5
SW
5
S
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
10
SSE
10
SW
15
S
25
S
10
SW
10
WSW
20
NW
10
WNW
30
NE
25
E
15
SE
15
SSE
Wind State
on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
00:05AM1.37m
12:41PM1.27m
00:53AM1.30m
1:35PM1.34m
1:48AM1.23m
2:34PM1.41m
2:51AM1.18m
3:38PM1.51m
3:59AM1.16m
4:41PM1.61m
5:05AM1.17m
5:42PM1.71m
6:07AM1.21m
Low Tide
5:56PM0.22m
6:32AM0.12m
6:52PM0.23m
7:18AM0.11m
7:53PM0.23m
8:09AM0.10m
8:58PM0.21m
9:03AM0.08m
10:05PM0.17m
10:01AM0.05m
11:12PM0.10m
11:01AM0.01m
00:15AM0.03m
12:02PM-0.05m
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part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:39
5:39
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:28
8:27
8:27
8:27
8:27
8:25
8:25
8:24
 mm
2
6
5
5
6
2
13
Temp °C
27
25
24
26
24
20
22
21
20
21
22
23
23
26
27
30
22
23
23
22
23
Feels °C
28
25
28
30
28
19
22
19
19
22
22
24
22
29
30
31
24
20
21
21
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
8
0.6
S
5
0.2
ESE
9
0.5
SSE
5
0.4
SSE
5
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
SSE
6
0.3
SE
9
0.7
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.4
E
7
0.3
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.6
S
5
0.4
SSE
5
0.6
SSE
8
0.5
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
8
0.7
E
6
0.5
E
5
Energy kJ
7
15
8
13
7
10
6
13
45
35
23
15
9
4
19
8
51
45
22
38
12
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.2
S
5
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SSE
7
0.3
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
E
7
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
SSE
7
0.2
SSE
7
Energy kJ
7
9
9
9
15
2
13
13
9
12
21
9
9
9
1
9
5
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
SE
5
0.2
SSE
6
0.2
SSE
6
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.2
E
7
0.2
S
7
0.1
E
9
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
Energy kJ
1
2
2
1
4
4
14
21
4
4
2
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
5
0.5
S
5
0.6
S
5
0.6
NE
4
0.8
ENE
5
1.1
ENE
6
1
ENE
6
1.1
ENE
7
0.3
S
2
0.4
S
6
0.9
S
4
0.9
S
5
1.1
ENE
5
0.8
ENE
6
Energy kJ
7
12
16
11
28
71
73
105
1
13
24
34
66
43
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
1009
53
31
29
27
367
205
37
8
494
4
20
550
0
29
95
0
225
343
343
344
Best forecast wave conditions in New Jersey
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
5
6
5
8
5
5
8
6
5
5
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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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