
Surf Forecasts:
Wildwood Crest surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, S swell with 90 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM. 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
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’ over at Wildwood Crest.
Honestly, I gotta be straight with you – this forecast is a tough one to swallow. We’re lookin’ at the next 16 days and, to be blunt, there’s not a single session that’s gonna get the heart pumpin’. It’s a long, dry spell, and if you’re hanging your hat on getting wet, you’re gonna be waiting for a while. The first chance for any kind of surf doesn’t even pop up until Saturday the 8th, and even then, it’s barely a ripple.
For the whole stretch, the swell is just flat. We’re seeing heights hovering between that pathetic 0.7 ft and a barely-there 4 ft, and the swell direction is mostly from the SSE and S, which isn’t ideal for this spot. The wind is a constant issue too – mostly cross, cross-on, and cross-off, never really lining up to give us something clean. A few early mornings, like the 8th and 9th, do show a bit of a cross-off breeze, but it’s a tease because the swell is still laughable.
The standouts? There aren’t any. Not a single one. The best we can maybe point to is the morning of Saturday the 8th of August at Wildwood Crest. It’s a sandbar break that’s fairly consistent, but even then, the swell is only 1 ft from the SE with a period of 8 seconds. The wind is a light cross-off from the WSW, so it’ll be clean, but you’ll be fighting for a 1 ft wave with combined wave energy so weak it’s only 44. It’s surfable, but it’s more of a “wade and hope” situation than an actual session. Bundled up with the fact the water temp is hangin’ around 75°, which is about normal for the time of year.
As we push into the second week, things actually get worse. By the 13th, we’ve got glassy conditions, with a 1 ft swell from the SSE and a period of 6 seconds, but the wave energy is flat. On the 16th and 17th, the swell drops to 0.7 ft and 1.0 ft. It’s a bad joke.
Forget about it on the 19th and 20th. The swell bumps up a bit to 2 ft and 3 ft, but the wind is cross-on at 20-30 km/h (12-19 mph), making it lumpy and choppy. That combined wave energy hits 100 on the 20th, which is about as moderate as it gets, but the quality is still poor. Given the low swell and strong, messy wind, this setup at a sandbar break looks way more interesting for a kite surfer than for anyone with a paddle.
So, that’s the ugly truth. A long, flat run. But don’t let it get you down – forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Mon night, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | S 5 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 4 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 |
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21 | 67 | 48 | 46 | 74 | 32 | 27 | 32 | 24 | 26 | 55 | 32 | 28 | 42 | 19 | 19 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 6:57AM1.31m | 7:25PM1.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:53PM-0.05m | 1:52AM-0.05m | |||||||
— | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 30 | 30 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | S 7 | SE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 |
— | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 6 | 32 | 18 | 22 | 55 | 32 | 2 | 25 | 19 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 13 | — | — | — | E 11 | E 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 10 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
2 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 9 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | S 5 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 4 | WNW 3 | — | S 6 | W 4 | — | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 6 | SSW 3 | W 3 | SSW 2 | — |
21 | 67 | 48 | 46 | 74 | 32 | 27 | 3 | — | 26 | 10 | — | 28 | 42 | — | 19 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1165 | 1132 | 142 | 1009 | 53 | 31 | 139 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 29 | 133 | 4 | 88 | 31 | 257 | 116 | 45 | 88 |
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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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