Wildwood Crest Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.97° N 74.82° W

Wildwood Crest Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wildwood Crest sea temperature is
24.5° C
1.3° 

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 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, S swell with 289 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period. 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Wed 22nd Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 2PM (Wed 22nd Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul)5ft (1.5m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this stretch of the New Jersey coast is going through a pretty flat spell. For the next week and a half, there’s hardly anything to get excited about. The waves are small, the wind is messy, and the energy just isn’t there. We’re looking at a solid gap of nearly nine days with nothing worth paddling out for.

The first real chance to wet a line comes on Thursday, July 30th, at Wildwood Crest. We’re talking about a tiny 2ft swell coming from the SSE. The wind swings offshore out of the NW in the morning, which is a major positive – it’ll keep the surface glassy and clean. The wait for these waves feels long, but the setup is honest. The water temperature anomaly is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The combined swell energy is weak at just 70 (moderate wave energy), and the period is a short 9 seconds, so don’t expect much push. It’s a beginner-friendly sandbar break, so it’s a good spot to get the cobwebs out, but it’s not going to blow your mind. The break is fairly consistent, but crowds are likely here, especially after such a long dry spell. This is your best bet for the whole window, but it’s a pretty quiet one.

Looking ahead, the next morning on Friday, July 31st, offers a bit more size. The swell picks up to 5ft from the ESE, with a short 6-second period and combined energy of 132 (moderate wave energy). The wind is light and cross-offshore, keeping things clean. The surf is still very ordinary, and the tide is going to be a factor. It’s a marginal call, but it’s the only other day that might get a few waves worth a look.

Then, the real standout in the whole 16-day window is Wednesday, August 5th – that’s the one to circle on the calendar. The morning looks promising with a 4ft swell from the SSE, a solid 10-second period, and a decent combined energy of 346 (strong wave energy). The wind is blowing offshore from the NNW, which is the key to getting clean, lined-up waves. The break is exposed to the swell, and the direction is a good match. This is the best day on offer, but remember, it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the forecasts. The afternoon turns to junk with a cross-onshore wind, so get your session in early.

For the rest of the period, it’s a write-off. Small scraps of swell, bad wind, and choppy conditions. If you’re desperate, you might find a knee-high ripple, but it’s not worth the drive. The setup looks more interesting for a kite than a paddle for most of this run.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue night, calm by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon afternoon).

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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SSE
8
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8
0.9
SSE
8
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8
0.7
SSE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
131
161
118
83
54
34
20
18
37
26
25
31
22
30
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20
15
14
28
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
25
WSW
15
WSW
20
N
20
NNE
10
E
10
ENE
25
ENE
20
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15
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ENE
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NNE
20
NE
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ENE
5
SW
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S
30
SSE
30
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Wind State
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High Tide
2:28AM1.11m
3:14PM1.33m
3:31AM1.03m
4:13PM1.34m
4:33AM1.00m
5:06PM1.37m
5:27AM1.00m
5:53PM1.41m
6:14AM1.03m
6:36PM1.46m
6:55AM1.07m
7:16PM1.50m
Low Tide
8:31PM0.31m
8:31AM0.23m
9:34PM0.34m
9:22AM0.27m
10:37PM0.35m
10:13AM0.29m
11:34PM0.33m
11:05AM0.28m
00:25AM0.29m
11:54AM0.25m
1:07AM0.24m
12:39PM0.21m
1:45AM0.20m
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9
Temp °C
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29
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Feels °C
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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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