Surf Forecasts:
Wildwood Crest surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, E swell with 78 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period with E 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 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 3s 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 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wildwood Crest over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Let me tell you about the surf situation we’re looking at for Wildwood.
Honestly, I gotta be straight with you—this 16-day window is a tough one. There’s a long stretch where you’re better off finding something else to do. From the start of the period on Tuesday, July 7th, right through to Friday, July 17th, it’s a flat, bumpy mess. We’re talking tiny swells, mostly under 3 ft, with cross-shore or onshore winds that just kill any chance of a clean wave. The forecast scores are bottom-of-the-barrel stuff, and the wave energy values are low, often two-digit numbers (like 56 or 97), showing there’s just no power in the water. You’ll be sitting out there bobbing around on dribbles. There’s a brief flash of glassy conditions on Saturday, July 11th morning, but the swell is a pathetic 1.0 ft—it’s barely a ripple.
Now, let's talk about the standout, or the closest we’ve got to one. Head to Wildwood Crest on Saturday, July 18th. Finally, we see some energy show up. The combined swell energy jumps up to 148, which is a sign of moderate wave energy finally moving in. We’re looking at a 3 ft swell coming from the SSE. Now, the period is 8 seconds, so it’s a short-period windswell, not the kind that wraps in with real grunt. But the wind is our friend here—a cross-offshore breeze from the West, light at 6 mph, keeping things clean. This is the only time in the whole forecast where the conditions line up to give you surfable, though still ordinary, waves. The water is much warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 76°, which is a solid 5° above average—a nice little bonus for your session.
Sunday, July 19th, holds a similar 3 ft swell with a moderate breeze, but the energy dips back down. After that, it’s right back into the doldrums for the rest of the run, with tiny swell and poor winds. So, if you’re looking for a paddle, July 18th is your one real hope—but don’t expect a classic. The rest of the time, the setup out there is honestly more interesting for kite surfing than a paddle surf, with those choppy onshore conditions.
That’s the picture. Keep your eyes on Saturday the 18th, and maybe the forecasts change later. For now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 5 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 |
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 kJ | 44 | 41 | 57 | 78 | 61 | 54 | 41 | 17 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 22 | 24 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:35PM1.34m | 1:48AM1.23m | 2:34PM1.41m | 2:51AM1.18m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:53PM0.23m | 8:09AM0.10m | 8:58PM0.21m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — |
mm | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 31 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 15 | 18 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | SSW 3 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | S 6 | SE 10 | S 6 | E 5 | SSE 4 | SE 10 | ESE 5 |
| kJ | 9 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 54 | 41 | 17 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | S 6 | SE 10 | SSE 4 | SE 10 | S 4 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 6 | E 10 | E 12 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | SE 10 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | — | — | SSE 6 | SW 4 | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 6 | ESE 6 | — | E 5 | ESE 5 | — |
| kJ | 44 | 41 | 57 | 78 | 61 | — | — | 7 | 6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 22 | 24 | — | 10 | 7 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 1174 | 205 | 203 | 343 | 31 | 94 | 301 | 29 | 67 | 67 | 126 | 286 | 1132 | 424 | 424 | 1052 | 255 | 328 | 424 | 504 |
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