Wildwood Crest Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.97° N 74.82° W

Wildwood Crest Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wildwood Crest sea temperature is
24.8°C
2.2° 

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 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, E swell with 228 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 2nd Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 2nd Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Wildwood Crest over the next couple of weeks.

I gotta be straight with you – it’s a pretty grim outlook. The whole 16-day window is a battle to find anything worth paddling out for. Water temp is sittin’ at 77°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit, but that’s about the only good news.

We start off with a long stretch of nothing. From Sunday the 30th all the way through the first week of September, we’re lookin’ at tiny, weak waves and mostly poor conditions. The combined wave energy is weak, barely crackin’ 22 on the first Sunday, and it’s just a sad story of cross-shore and onshore breezes messin’ up what little ripple there is. Swell heights are mostly below 2 ft, with short, weak periods. It’s just not worth your time.

The first slight glimmer of hope shows up on Wednesday the 2nd of September. The early morning session at Wildwood Crest has a little 2 ft SE groundswell with a period of 11 seconds, and a light WNW cross-offshore wind. That’s clean. The combined energy is still very weak at 83, but it’s the best we’ll see for a while. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, but don’t expect any punch.

After that, we sink back into the abyss for several more days. Consistent onshore winds and tiny surf. The wave energy stays in the weak zone, never touchin’ triple digits except for a couple of afternoon sessions on the 7th and 8th of September. On Monday the 7th, we get a bit of E swell bumpin’ up to 2 ft with a long 11-second period, and the combined energy hits 155 in the afternoon – that’s moderate energy. But the wind is a moderate cross-onshore from the east, makin’ it choppy and lumpy. It’s messy. Tuesday the 8th is similar, with a 3 ft SSE swell, but the period is a short 6 seconds and the wind is still trash. For a sandbar that’s exposed to the swell, these onshore winds are just killin’ it. This setup would actually be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The rest of the second week is a total write-off. Tiny swell, onshore winds, and the combined energy drops back to weak numbers. Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th offer a bit of glassy conditions in the mornings, but with waves only 1.0 ft, you’re just floatin’ around. The long 10-second period on the 12th suggests a bit of groundswell, but it’s too small to do anything with.

The best bet in this whole sorry forecast? It’s gotta be Wednesday morning, September 2nd. It’s the only time we get a clean window with a light offshore and a bit of long-period swell. It’s not a standout by any means, but it’s the only wave that’s even surfable. The rest of the time, you’re better off findin’ another hobby.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 33°C on Wed night, min 21°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Tuesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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75
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38
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29
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Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
25
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15
SW
10
SW
5
SSW
15
WSW
5
SW
10
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15
WSW
10
WNW
15
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15
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10
ESE
15
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WNW
20
NNE
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High Tide
9:32AM1.51m
9:50PM1.50m
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
Low Tide
3:41PM0.05m
4:00AM0.04m
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
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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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