
Surf Forecasts:
Wildwood Crest surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, ENE swell with 222 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wildwood Crest over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Wildwood Crest over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you, mate – it’s a pretty bleak run. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly in the wrong direction, and the energy is just not there. We’ve got a long stretch of poor surf conditions ahead, so don’t get your hopes up for anything decent.
Looking at the whole period, it’s a whole lot of flatness and onshore slop. The first proper recommendation doesn’t pop up until Thursday the 23rd, and even then it’s only just surfable. Before that, from Monday the 13th right through to Wednesday the 22nd, it’s all “poor surf conditions” with heights barely breaking 2 ft and combined energy stuck in the weak range (under 100). The wind is a constant problem – cross-on, onshore, or just choppy. There’s a glimmer of clean conditions on Wednesday the 15th morning with a cross-offshore breeze, but with only 1 ft of swell, it’s not worth paddling out for.
The first real standout, if you can call it that, is on Thursday the 23rd of July. The afternoon shows a bit of hope at Wildwood Crest. The swell is still tiny at 2 ft from the ENE with a period of 5 seconds, but the wind swings to a moderate offshore from the NW, cleaning things up. The combined energy is a weak 52, and the wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s the first time the wind is working with the swell. For a beginner, this might be a fun little session, but it’s nothing to travel for.
Then we get another gap. The next mentionable moment is Saturday the 25th morning. Again, 3 ft from the SSE with a 6-second period, and a gentle cross-offshore breeze from the NNE keeps it clean. Combined energy is 54 – still weak. It’s the same story: surfable but ordinary. The water temperature is about 74°F, which is pretty normal for the time of year, so no surprises there.
The final bit of interest is Sunday the 26th morning. A bit more swell at 3 ft from the SSE, 7-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNE. Combined energy nudges up to 82, but it’s still weak. The wave comment is once again “surfable but very ordinary.” It’s clean, but that’s about it.
To be honest, if you’re a paddle surfer, this is a tough outlook. The swell is mostly below 3 ft, short period, and the wind is rarely in your favour. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on the days when the wind is up and cross-onshore, especially around the 20th and 21st when the swell bumps up to 4-5 ft but with onshore wind. For the rest of us, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu night, min 22°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 9 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | S 3 | S 5 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | SSE 3 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
22 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 28 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 154 | 40 | 35 | 62 | 101 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 12:26PM1.37m | 00:38AM1.35m | 1:19PM1.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:08AM0.02m | 6:30PM0.17m | 6:55AM0.10m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | |
8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | 8:21 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | — | 4 | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 29 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | S 5 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | E 9 | SE 13 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 12 | SSE 8 |
22 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 40 | 35 | 6 | 101 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | E 6 | E 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | E 8 | W 3 | E 13 | SE 12 | — |
3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 9 | SE 9 | E 8 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — |
— | 7 | 13 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 4 | SSW 4 | W 3 | — | W 3 | — | S 3 | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | — | — | SSE 3 | S 6 | — | — | SE 7 | ENE 4 |
— | — | — | 12 | 28 | 6 | — | 5 | — | 4 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 154 | — | — | 62 | 32 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1396 | 88 | 126 | 635 | 327 | 344 | 123 | 88 | 1450 | 389 | 126 | 320 | 1009 | 1006 | 1050 | 1436 | 589 | 28 | 29 | 8 | 218 |
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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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