
Surf Forecasts:
Wildwood Crest surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, ESE swell with 78 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period with ESE 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. 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 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wildwood Crest over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the next 16 days around Wildwood Crest are looking pretty grim for a decent paddle. This is a classic run of small, weak, and chopped-up conditions that will test your patience more than your skills.
The water temp is sitting at about 73°, which is pretty much bang on average for the time of year, so no excuses on that front. For the first whole week, from Sunday the 12th right through to Friday the 18th, the surf is tiny and mostly messy. We’re looking at a weak combined swell energy, barely cracking 40 (39 at best), with short-period windswell around 3 ft from the east. The wind is mostly cross-onshore, making it choppy and uninviting. There’s nothing here to get excited about.
The only real flicker of hope comes on Tuesday the 14th in the morning. The wind swings light to the WSW, giving a clean cross-offshore look. The swell is small, only 1 ft, but the period stretches to 9 seconds, which is a bit longer and more organised. The combined energy is still weak (46), but it’s the cleanest the water will look all week. It’s surfable, but don’t expect any power. Just a tiny, gentle wave for a beginner to get a few soft rides.
After that, it’s a long dry spell. The middle of the month sees mostly flat conditions with very poor surf quality. The wind does go offshore on a few mornings, like Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th, but the swell is practically non-existent at 0.7 ft. It’s glassy, but there’s nothing to ride.
The second week, from the 21st, we see a slight bump in swell height to 3 ft from the south. But before you get keen, take a look at the period: a short, weak 6 seconds. The combined energy barely reaches 82, and the wind is cross-onshore at 9-19 mph, creating lumpy, choppy conditions. It’s not a surfer’s wave. If you’re into kite surfing, the setup on the 21st and 22nd might be more interesting than paddling.
There’s a tiny, clean moment on the 24th (Friday) afternoon with a moderate offshore from the NW, but the swell is still only 1 ft and 8 seconds. It’s surfable but very ordinary.
In short, the entire 16-day window is a poor run. There’s no standout day, no proper swell, and mostly unfriendly winds. If you’re desperate, keep an eye on the morning of the 14th for a clean, tiny wave, but otherwise, this is a stretch where the forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a long wait for a decent wave.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
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32 | 25 | 44 | 39 | 23 | 13 | 30 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 31 | 14 | 20 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:39PM1.79m | 7:06AM1.26m | 7:35PM1.84m | 8:02AM1.31m | 8:30PM1.85m | 8:57AM1.35m | 9:22PM1.82m | 9:51AM1.38m | 10:13PM1.75m | 10:43AM1.40m | 11:02PM1.63m | 11:34AM1.39m | 11:50PM1.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:02PM-0.05m | 1:14AM-0.04m | 1:01PM-0.09m | 2:08AM-0.10m | 1:57PM-0.13m | 2:59AM-0.13m | 2:51PM-0.13m | 3:47AM-0.13m | 3:44PM-0.09m | 4:35AM-0.10m | 4:38PM-0.02m | 5:21AM-0.04m | 5:32PM0.07m | ||||||||
5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
— | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 34 | 32 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 27 | 34 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 6 | SE 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
3 | 4 | 4 | 39 | 12 | 13 | 30 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 6 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 10 | — | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 8 | E 17 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 5 |
4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | 5 | 2 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 5 | — | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 6 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 8 | E 7 | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 14 | — | SE 13 | SE 13 |
— | — | — | 1 | — | 12 | 14 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 7 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 6 | — | ESE 6 | — | — | S 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | — | S 5 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | N 3 | NNW 3 | — | SSW 2 |
32 | 25 | 44 | — | 23 | — | — | 4 | 22 | 11 | 15 | 31 | — | 20 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 286 | 1132 | 505 | 740 | 2463 | 45 | 0 | 638 | 255 | 250 | 4 | 17 | 67 | 344 | 556 | 504 | 505 | 1006 | 504 | 825 | 737 |
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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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