
Surf Forecasts:
Wildwood Crest surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, S swell with 74 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s 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 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wildwood Crest over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. The long look ahead is a bit of a waiting game to be honest. We’ve got a stretch of small, junky surf for most of the next week and a half, so you’re gonna have to be patient if you’re chasing anything decent. The good news is there are a couple of windows where things almost come together, but they’re not going to blow you away.
The first real chance to get wet is on Saturday afternoon, August 8th, at Wildwood Crest (Wildwood). It’s not big—only about 2ft of S swell—but the wind is light and cross-off, which should keep the sandbar here cleaner than it has been. The wave energy is weak at 57, so it’s more about getting a few grovelly ones than any real power. It’s a beginner-friendly spot and fairly consistent, so it could be fun if you’ve got a log and low expectations. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The next small window is Saturday afternoon, August 15th, when the swell direction swings around to the E. It’s still small at 3ft, but that combo of light N wind and a cross-off angle makes it look a bit more lined up. Wave energy is still weak at 50, so it’s not a day to paddle out for a thrill, but it’s the most promising the surf has looked in a while.
After that, the swell starts to build a bit from the E as we move into the second week. On Sunday, August 16th, you’re looking at 4ft to 4ft, but the wind is onshore or cross-shore, which is going to make a mess of it. The energy is starting to pick up—86 by the afternoon—but it’s not clean, so it’s more of a chop fest.
The potential standout, and I say this with some caution since it’s more than a week out, is on Monday, August 17th and Tuesday, August 18th. The E swell is holding around 3ft to 4ft, and the energy is climbing into the moderate range—up to 165 on Tuesday morning. The problem is the wind is cross-on and onshore from the ESE, which is going to put a lot of bump on it. This setup looks more like it’ll be wind-swept and lumpy, so I’d say it’s more interesting for the kite crew than us paddle surfers.
The last faint glimmer is on Wednesday morning, August 19th. The swell drops back to 2ft, but the wind goes glassy with a light SSE breeze, and the period is up to 8 seconds. It’s tiny, and the energy is weak at 46, but if you just want to get the board wet in clean conditions, this might be your best bet for smooth shoulders on the sandbar.
So, overall, the next 16 days are pretty lackluster. There are no big swells, no long-period groundswell to get excited about, and the wind is mostly not in our favor. The most promising calls are Saturday the 15th and Wednesday the 19th, but both are small and not for the faint of heart. Keep the expectations low, and you might snag a few.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 4 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSW 4 | S 6 | S 6 | S 4 |
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31 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 41 | 72 | 32 | 40 | 32 | 23 | 35 | 41 | 21 | 14 | 25 | 29 | 20 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 00:25AM1.29m | 1:05PM1.46m | 1:22AM1.20m | 2:07PM1.49m | 2:29AM1.14m | 3:16PM1.54m | 3:43AM1.12m | 4:27PM1.61m | 4:55AM1.15m | 5:32PM1.69m | 6:00AM1.23m | 6:31PM1.76m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:42AM0.12m | 7:32PM0.23m | 7:36AM0.14m | 8:40PM0.23m | 8:37AM0.14m | 9:51PM0.22m | 9:42AM0.12m | 11:01PM0.16m | 10:48AM0.08m | 00:05AM0.09m | 11:53AM0.02m | 1:02AM0.01m | |||||||
— | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
8:07 | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 32 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SE 6 | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | — | E 11 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 4 |
31 | 25 | — | 8 | 7 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 32 | 18 | 21 | 41 | 21 | 14 | 2 | 29 | 20 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | S 6 | E 12 | — | E 9 | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | — | E 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
9 | 7 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 9 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | 2 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | WNW 3 | E 9 | — | — | E 9 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
— | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 4 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | S 6 | WSW 3 | W 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | W 3 |
— | — | 26 | 27 | 23 | 41 | 72 | 32 | 40 | — | — | 35 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 115 | 343 | 1165 | 250 | 156 | 1172 | 142 | 45 | 180 | 4 | 31 | 0 | 4 | 67 | 45 | 43 | 29 | 99 | 63 |
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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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