
Surf Forecasts:
Wildwood Crest surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, S swell with 453 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with S 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wildwood Crest over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a long, hard look at what’s on the menu for Wildwood Crest over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a pretty quiet stretch. The beginning of the run is a write-off. From July 20th right through to the morning of the 22nd, the wave heights are tiny—under 3 ft—and the wind is all over the shop, mostly onshore or cross-onshore, making it choppy and messy. There’s no real energy to speak of either, with the combined swell energy barely cracking 100 (29 to 73). The water temp is sitting at 76°, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit.
We start to see a glimmer of hope on the morning of Wednesday, July 22nd. The swell bumps up to 4 ft from the South, with a period of 8 seconds, and a cross-offshore wind from the WSW. The combined energy jumps to a moderate 213, and the surf looks clean. But it’s still a no-go for the morning with a "poor surf conditions" tag. The afternoon of the 22nd is slightly better, with 4 ft of SSE swell, a 9-second period, and a clean look from a gentle WSW breeze. The energy is a moderate 222 here. It’s only rated as marginal, but this is likely the best of a very average bunch for the first week.
The real standout, if you can wait, is Wednesday, July 29th. The afternoon session brings a clean 4 ft swell from the SSE, with a period of 9 seconds, and a light offshore wind from the WNW. The combined energy jumps to a solid 320, which is the strongest we see across the whole 16-day forecast. The forecast actually says "expect good surf conditions." This is the one to pencil in. The wind is light and offshore, the swell has a bit of push, and it should be clean. For a beginner-friendly spot like Wildwood Crest, this is as good as it gets in this window.
Between that, the rest of the period is a real struggle. There are pockets of clean surf, like the morning of July 28th with 4 ft of S swell, but it’s only rated "poor surf conditions" and the period is a short, weak 6 seconds. The very end of the run, into August, is a repeat of the same story: tiny waves, poor energy, and mostly onshore winds.
For the die-hards: if you’ve got the patience, that Wednesday afternoon, July 29th, is your best bet. The swell is modest but the conditions should be clean. The rest of the time, it’s a flat spell. Don’t expect much else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 62mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 6 | SE 8 | E 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 |
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17 | 21 | 30 | 70 | 256 | 213 | 222 | 163 | 96 | 55 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 38 | 70 | 14 | 29 | 40 | 31 | 39 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:30AM1.22m | 2:15PM1.33m | 2:28AM1.11m | 3:14PM1.33m | 3:31AM1.03m | 4:13PM1.34m | 4:33AM1.00m | 5:06PM1.37m | 5:27AM1.00m | 5:53PM1.41m | 6:14AM1.03m | 6:36PM1.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:29PM0.25m | 7:43AM0.17m | 8:31PM0.31m | 8:31AM0.23m | 9:34PM0.34m | 9:22AM0.27m | 10:37PM0.35m | 10:13AM0.29m | 11:34PM0.33m | 11:05AM0.28m | 00:25AM0.29m | 11:54AM0.25m | 1:07AM0.24m | |||||||
— | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 7 | 45 | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | SE 12 | SE 8 | E 12 | — | — | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 |
3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 222 | 163 | 96 | 55 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 38 | 4 | 14 | 29 | 40 | 31 | 39 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | ENE 5 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NE 4 | SE 4 | — | — | — | S 5 | ENE 4 |
3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | NE 5 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 |
6 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 1 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 8 | S 8 | — | NW 2 | N 3 | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ESE 4 | E 7 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | — |
17 | 21 | 30 | 70 | 256 | 213 | — | 1 | 6 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 5 | 70 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2271 | 998 | 1165 | 1165 | 250 | 153 | 27 | 6 | 8 | 31 | 28 | 286 | 370 | 123 | 388 | 424 | 203 | 225 | 126 | 0 |
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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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