Wildwood Crest Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.97° N 74.82° W

Wildwood Crest Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wildwood Crest sea temperature is
25.5°C
3.4° 

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 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, SSW swell with 126 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wildwood Crest this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Wildwood Crest in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 10th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for Wildwood Crest.

First up, I gotta be honest with you – it’s a tough stretch ahead. The forecast is a real mixed bag, and we’re looking at a long, dry spell before anything even remotely surfable shows up. We’re talking about a gap of nearly two weeks where the waves are just no good, with near-flat conditions and poor quality through most of the first week and into the second. The water temperature is a notable 78°F on Saturday the 5th of September, which is a whopping 6°F above normal for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so the water is gonna feel like a warm bath.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on the morning of Wednesday the 16th of September. The swell finally starts to build a little, pushing to 4ft from the East, but the wind is coming from the East too, a cross-onshore breeze. It’s not clean, but it’s the first time we see any decent wave energy – the combined swell energy is 113 (moderate energy). The surf is still pretty poor, though.

The standout, if you can call it that, is the morning of Friday the 18th of September. That’s your best bet. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the East, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 325 (strong wave energy), so there’s actually some push behind it. The wind is a light cross-onshore from the South, which will keep it rideable but not perfect. It’s still a beach break setup, and with that much energy, waves will be a bit lumpy. It’s not a beginner’s day – anything over 5ft can be too much for the less experienced, and this is close to that mark. It’s a marginal call, but it’s the only thing worth paddling out for in the whole 16 days. The crowd factor at Wildwood is listed as “often,” so expect company.

Other than that, the rest of the window is a write-off. The swell that builds on the 17th hits 5ft, but it’s accompanied by onshore winds, making it choppy and messy. The period is short (7-8 seconds), so the waves will be weak and crumbly. For the most part, it’s a no-go unless you’re into kite surfing – the wind and swell combo on the 16th and 17th afternoons could be interesting for that crew.

So, here’s the bottom line: you’ve got a long wait, and only one real window to consider. The 18th of September morning is your best shot, but keep your expectations in check. The surf is inconsistent, and it’s a rare event in an otherwise blank run. Forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a tough one.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Wed night).

Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
Direction
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0.2
ESE
8
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8
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E
6
0.2
E
7
0.7
E
4
0.6
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7
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10
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SSE
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10
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10
0.3
ENE
6
0.3
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5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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15
35
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30
17
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12
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40
126
20
7
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4
6
6
Wind (km/h)
15
N
15
W
15
E
15
NE
25
ENE
15
ESE
10
NNE
10
SSW
20
WSW
10
NW
5
WSW
20
SW
25
SSW
30
SSW
35
SW
25
WNW
20
NW
20
NE
15
NNW
20
NW
20
NNE
Wind State
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High Tide
3:04PM1.54m
3:40AM1.12m
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
Low Tide
8:22AM0.22m
9:43PM0.24m
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
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6:31
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6:33
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7:23
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Feels °C
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15
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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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