
Surf Forecasts:
Wildwood Crest surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 7s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, E swell with 94 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 7s 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 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wildwood Crest in the next 16 days are 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wildwood Crest over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at this stretch of coast.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a lean 16-day run for Wildwood Crest. The surf is mostly flat to tiny, and the conditions are often messy. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor surf, honestly. The first few days are a total write-off, so don't bother paddling out until at least Tuesday morning, July 14th. Even then, the surf is super small.
The water temp is sitting at 75° on the morning of the 9th, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. A bit of a bonus if you're just floating around.
For the first week, the best you’ll find is on Tuesday morning, July 14th. We’ve got a glassy morning with an ESE swell pushing 2 ft. The period is 7 seconds, so it’s weak, short-period windswell, and combined energy is only 43 – basically nothing. It’s surfable, but you’ll be on a foamie or log. The glassy conditions are a rare treat, but this is strictly for beginners or those desperate for a paddle.
From Wednesday the 15th through to the 20th, it’s a mix of clean but tiny waves (0.3 ft to 1 ft) or onshore junk. There’s a little spike on the 20th with 3 ft to 3 ft, but that’s coming from the SSE with a terrible 4-second period and an onshore wind. It’s messy and weak.
The standout in the whole forecast, if you can call it that, is on Tuesday, July 21st. The swell jumps up to 6 ft in the morning from the SSE, with an 8-second period. The combined energy hits 402 – that’s a real pulse of energy. But here’s the kicker: the wind is a fresh cross-onshore at 18 mph by the afternoon. The morning is a gentler cross-onshore, but it’s still not clean. This size is borderline for beginners – over 5 ft can be a handful. For experienced surfers, there might be some lumpy, workable waves, but the cross-onshore wind will chop it up. It’s the most energy we’ll see, but it’s not a classic.
After that, the 22nd and 23rd see dropping swell and more rain or storms, with the energy fading back to weak levels.
So, to sum it up: if you’re a beginner, the glassy 2 ft on July 14th morning is your best bet. For anyone who wants some grunt, the 21st has the most power, but you’ll be fighting the wind. It’s a pretty grim outlook overall, lads.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue night, min 20°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun morning, calm by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SE 9 | S 4 | SSE 6 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | E 4 | E 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
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18 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 23 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 24 | 27 | 48 | 48 | 32 | 37 | 29 | 17 | 31 | 17 | 17 | 10 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 3:38PM1.51m | 3:59AM1.16m | 4:41PM1.61m | 5:05AM1.17m | 5:42PM1.71m | 6:07AM1.21m | 6:39PM1.79m | 7:06AM1.26m | 7:35PM1.84m | 8:02AM1.31m | 8:30PM1.85m | 8:57AM1.35m | 9:22PM1.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:03AM0.08m | 10:05PM0.17m | 10:01AM0.05m | 11:12PM0.10m | 11:01AM0.01m | 00:15AM0.03m | 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 | |||||||
5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | |
— | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | S 4 | SSE 6 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
18 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 23 | 14 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 48 | 48 | 32 | 37 | 29 | 17 | 18 | 7 | 17 | 10 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | SSE 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | — | SE 9 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 5 | — |
13 | 13 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | — | 14 | 14 | 3 | 17 | 2 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | — | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | E 17 | — |
6 | — | 9 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 12 | 5 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 4 | — | W 2 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | W 3 | WNW 3 | N 3 |
— | 9 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 24 | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 160 | 263 | 56 | 31 | 28 | 88 | 227 | 1132 | 378 | 424 | 504 | 504 | 504 | 504 | 29 | 0 | 53 | 53 | 88 | 895 | 88 |
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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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