
Surf Forecasts:
Wildwood Crest surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, S swell with 337 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with SSE 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wildwood Crest over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what we’ve got cookin’ for the next couple weeks.
Honestly, this is a rough stretch. For the whole 16-day window, there’s really nothing that jumps out as a proper session. We’ve got a long gap of poor surf right from the start, with most days offering ankle-snappers that are blown out or just too weak. The first sign of anything surfable doesn’t come until Monday the 3rd of August, and even then, it’s barely worth paddling out for.
Let’s break it down.
The overall pattern is a saga of small, short-period wind swell, mostly from the SSE, with onshore or cross-onshore winds messing up what little shape there is. Through the first week, from August 1st through the 7th, the waves stay under 3 ft with wind speeds often up around 15 mph, making for choppy, bumpy conditions. The combined energy is weak, mostly between 18 and 64 (weak), so there’s just no push.
Monday the 3rd of August afternoon is the first time we get a clean window at Wildwood Crest (sandbar). The swell is a weak 4 ft from the SSE, with a short period of 8 seconds. But we’ve got a light offshore wind out of the NNW at 6 mph, which cleans the surface up. The combined energy is 135 (moderate). It’s surfable, but it’s not going to blow your mind. This spot is a sandbar, so with such a short period, it’ll be more about little crumbly waves than any real power. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but don’t expect much.
After that, it’s back to poor conditions for days – more cross-on winds, tiny swell, and chop. We get another small clean-up on the morning of Saturday the 8th of August. The swell is just 3 ft from the SSW with a short 4-second period. The wind is light and cross-off from the west at 6 mph, so the surface will be clean, but the energy is weak (54). It’s a ‘surfable but ordinary’ kind of day.
The final flicker of hope is on the morning of Sunday the 16th of August. The swell jumps a little to 2 ft from the ENE, with a 9-second period – that’s a bit more period than we’ve seen. The combined energy is moderate at 142. But the wind is cross-on from the south at 13 mph, making it messy. It’s still poor surf.
So, the only standouts, if you can call them that, are Monday afternoon the 3rd of August and Saturday morning the 8th of August. The 3rd is the best on offer because of the clean offshore wind and the highest swell height (4 ft) in a clean window. After that, it’s a lot of waiting. The second week looks even smaller and more inconsistent. If you’re a beginner, the 3rd might give you a few crumbly little rides, but for anyone else, this is a good time to tune up your board or go fishing.
Signing off,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun night, min 22°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SW by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 |
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20 | 13 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 20 | 40 | 206 | 135 | 196 | 54 | 64 | 50 | 34 | 54 | 86 | 62 | 50 | 58 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | off | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:39PM1.54m | 10:02AM1.30m | 10:16PM1.50m | 10:41AM1.35m | 10:54PM1.44m | 11:24AM1.39m | 11:37PM1.37m | 12:11PM1.43m | 00:25AM1.29m | 1:05PM1.46m | 1:22AM1.20m | 2:07PM1.49m | 2:29AM1.14m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:00AM0.08m | 4:01PM0.12m | 4:35AM0.08m | 4:45PM0.14m | 5:12AM0.08m | 5:34PM0.17m | 5:54AM0.10m | 6:29PM0.20m | 6:42AM0.12m | 7:32PM0.23m | 7:36AM0.14m | 8:40PM0.23m | |||||||
— | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
8:12 | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 6 | 11 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 8 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSE 8 | E 6 | SE 8 | E 6 | ESE 8 | SE 6 | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | — | — | SE 7 | — | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | — |
20 | 13 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 40 | — | — | 120 | 54 | — | — | 8 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | SE 9 | NE 6 | E 6 | S 8 | E 5 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | E 12 | E 13 | — | — | E 11 |
3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
9 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | S 3 | SSE 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 |
3 | 1 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 20 | — | 206 | 135 | 196 | — | 64 | 50 | 34 | 54 | 86 | 62 | 50 | 58 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 89 | 370 | 998 | 998 | 1155 | 1186 | 151 | 28 | 0 | 4 | 92 | 67 | 4 | 180 | 255 | 153 | 53 | 370 | 53 |
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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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