Wildwood Crest Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let me level with you straight up – this outlook for the next couple of weeks is a real tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of mostly flat, wind-chopped mess, and it ain't pretty. The surf is basically non-existent for the first run of days, and the overall energy in the water is just pathetic. It’s one of those periods where you’re better off leaving the board in the car and just watching the horizon.

The first real whisper of anything happens on Monday, August 3rd. We’ll see a bump in the swell to about 4ft to 5ft from the SSE, with a short period of 7-8 seconds. But don’t get excited. The wind is a fresh cross-onshore blowing at 19 to 22 mph, with a risk of thunderstorms. The wave energy is climbing to moderate levels (178, then 259), but it’s going to be a lumpy, bumpy, stormy mess. This is more of a kite-surfing wind than a clean paddle session.

Then, we get a little tease. On Tuesday morning, August 4th, the wind drops out completely. It’s glassy. The swell is still tiny, only 3ft from the SSE, and the energy is weak (54). The water temp is about 74°, which is pretty average for this time of year. It’s surfable, but "very ordinary" is the word for it. That glassy window is the only real highlight, but the swell is just too small to do much with.

After that, it’s back to the same old story. Wednesday through to the end of the first week sees more cross-onshore winds, small, choppy waves, and poor conditions. The swell never really gets above 4ft, and the period stays short.

Looking into the second week, it’s more of the same. There’s a glimmer of hope on Monday, August 10th, with a light offshore wind from the NW in the afternoon. The swell is only 2ft from the SSE, so it’s clean but tiny. Same story on Tuesday, August 11th – a light offshore wind, but the swell drops to 2ft. It’s clean, but you’ll be fighting for every little ripple.

The rest of the week is a write-off. The swell barely registers, with heights between 1.0ft and 3ft, and the wind is back onshore or cross-shore. There’s no real stand-out day in this entire 16-day window.

The Bottom Line: If you’re desperate, the glassy Tuesday morning, August 4th, is your best bet for a clean, if tiny, wave. The offshore wind window on Monday, August 10th, is also worth a look if you’re a patient soul. But honestly, this is a long, flat spell. The forecasts can change, and it tends not to stay this poor for long, but right now, there’s just nothing to get excited about.

Rusty.

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