Wildwood Crest Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you about the outlook for the next couple weeks. I’ve looked at the data, and it's a tough one. We've got a long stretch of flat, poor conditions ahead, with only a tiny glimmer of life right at the very end of the forecast period.

The whole 16-day window is a bit of a write-off, I'm not gonna lie. The first two weeks are basically a no-go zone. From the 1st of September right through to the 15th, the surf is just not there. We’re talking tiny, weak swell with poor winds and messy conditions. A lot of cross-shore and onshore junk that will leave you frustrated. You’d be better off doing something else. The combined wave energy is almost non-existent, barely cracking double digits most days, with a few moderate readings only hitting the 70s and 78. It’s not worth getting wet for.

Late in the run, on the 16th of September, we finally see a pulse. The late morning shows a 4ft swell from the south with a short period of 5 seconds, and by the afternoon it nudges up to 5ft from the south with a 6 second period. The combined energy jumps to 153, which is moderate energy. The wind, however, turns good. We get a clean, gentle offshore from the NW in the afternoon. This is the only real window in the whole outlook.

The only spot to consider is Wildwood Crest. It’s a sandbar, exposed to the south-east, so it picks up that south swell. The water temp is sitting at 77°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year – a solid 4° above average. That’s a nice bonus.

For the 16th, it’s the afternoon session that looks the best. The 5ft south swell with that clean offshore wind will make for some rideable, clean lines. It’s a beginner-friendly break, so the size is manageable, but it’s not going to be a world-beater. The swell period is short, so the waves will be a bit fat and weak, but hey, it’s something. It’s a Friday afternoon, and the crowds can be an issue here, but with the poor run of surf before this, it might be a bit quieter.

So, there you have it. A long, dry spell followed by one decent, clean afternoon on the 16th. Don't hold your breath for the first two weeks, but keep an eye on that 16th of September.

Rusty.

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