Wildwood Crest Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.97° N 74.82° W

Wildwood Crest Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wildwood Crest sea temperature is
24.7°C
1.7° 

Wildwood Crest surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Wildwood Crest surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, ESE swell with 70 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wildwood Crest in the next 16 days are 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 27th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wildwood Crest over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let me tell ya, it's a tough stretch ahead for the Wildwood area. The next 16 days are looking pretty flat and uninspiring for us surfers. There's a long gap of poor conditions right through the start, so don't be in a rush to paddle out.

The water temperature is sitting at 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't need a thick suit.

The first few days through the end of August are basically a write-off. We're seeing tiny swell, mostly around 1ft to 1ft, with a mix of weak, short-period energy. The combined energy is all below 100, often down in the teens and twenties, which is just barely a ripple. The wind is mostly cross-on or cross-off, keeping things messy. The only real glimmer comes late on Friday, 28th August, when the wind goes glassy in the afternoon, but the swell is still a tiny 2ft with a period of only 6 seconds, so it's just barely surfable, and very ordinary.

We roll into the first week of September, and still nothing to get excited about. The swell barely picks up, staying under 3ft. The highlight of this whole period is a brief window on Wednesday, 2nd September, with glassy conditions in the morning from a 1ft, 12-second SE swell. That longer period means there's a bit more shape, but the combined energy is only 61, so it's still weak. You'll get some dribblers, but it's not worth rushing for.

The second week is more of the same – flat, small, and mostly blown out. There's a day on 4th September with fresh cross-off winds, but the swell is still just 2ft at 10 seconds. It's clean, but you're just scratching for knee-high lumps.

Honestly, there's nothing in this forecast that I'd call a standout. The only time you might find a tiny, clean wave is on the Friday morning of the 28th of August with a cross-off wind, or the glassy morning of Wednesday, 2nd September. But even then, it's for the longboard or the foamie, and expectations need to be rock bottom. This is one of those quiet runs for the area.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

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High Tide
6:47PM1.50m
7:05AM1.22m
7:24PM1.54m
7:41AM1.30m
7:59PM1.57m
8:17AM1.37m
8:35PM1.57m
8:54AM1.44m
9:11PM1.55m
9:32AM1.51m
9:50PM1.50m
10:13AM1.55m
10:31PM1.44m
Low Tide
1:11AM0.21m
12:59PM0.17m
1:45AM0.15m
1:40PM0.11m
2:18AM0.10m
2:20PM0.07m
2:50AM0.06m
3:00PM0.05m
3:24AM0.04m
3:41PM0.05m
4:00AM0.04m
4:26PM0.07m
4:39AM0.06m
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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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