Belmar, NJ

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13h 38m of daylight left

Sunset at 12:20 AM

Tomorrow > Today

Today scores 6.4, but tomorrow climbs to 8.0 during the 6 AM–7 AM window. Plan around it.

5-day

MAYBEMaybe

5.8/ 10 · Fair

Best time to ride

11 AM–12 PM

Next 12 hours

Could be okay if you're nearby.

Tide window opening

Conditions

Wave

1.8 ft→

Sweet spot 2–7 ft

Period

9s→

Sweet spot 8–14 s

Wind

9 mph N→

Cross-shore

Tide

Next · Low 04:45 AM

Session plan

Maybe

Could be okay if you're nearby.

Belmar, NJ · Beginner-friendly

MAYBE

Peak window

11 AM–12 PM

Avg score 5.8/10

Why this score

Tide will shift conditions soon.

Wave height1.8 ft

Swell period9s

WindCross-shore 9 mph

Current: 1.8 ft @ 9s • 9 mph wind. wave height is okay but not doing the heavy lifting period has some energy but isn't classic groundswell light breeze shouldn't hurt much

Next 12 hours

Peak window 11 AM–12 PM

Today's read·Auto-generated from the forecast

Mixed conditions — 1.8 ft with cross winds. If you go, 11 AM–12 PM looks the cleanest stretch.

11 AM

5.81.8ft

12 PM

5.81.7ft

1 PM

5.11.7ft

2 PM

5.11.7ft

3 PM

5.11.6ft

4 PM

5.11.6ft

5 PM

3.11.5ft

6 PM

3.11.5ft

7 PM

3.11.6ft

8 PM

4.01.6ft

9 PM

4.01.7ft

10 PM

4.81.7ft

Sunrise 9:28 AM Sunset 12:20 AM

Next 5 days

Best window

Best this week

10.0/10

Friday, Jun 5 • 6 AM–7 AM

Wave 2.1 ft

Period 8s

Wind max 16 mph

Temp 64–88°F

Wednesday, Jun 3

6.4 / 10

Best: 6 AM–7 AM

Wave: 1.8 ft

Period: 9s

Wind max: 11 mph

Thursday, Jun 4

8.0 / 10

Best: 6 AM–7 AM

Wave: 1.3 ft

Period: 8s

Wind max: 17 mph

Friday, Jun 5

10.0 / 10

Best: 6 AM–7 AM

Wave: 2.1 ft

Period: 8s

Wind max: 16 mph

Saturday, Jun 6

10.0 / 10

Best: 6 AM–7 AM

Wave: 2.7 ft

Period: 9s

Wind max: 13 mph

Sunday, Jun 7

8.4 / 10

Best: 7 AM–8 AM

Wave: 3.3 ft

Period: 6s

Wind max: 16 mph

Day	Best window	Score	Wave	Period	Wind max	Temp
Wednesday, Jun 3	6 AM–7 AM	6.4	1.8 ft	9s	11 mph	56–77°F
Thursday, Jun 4	6 AM–7 AM	8.0	1.3 ft	8s	17 mph	53–81°F
Friday, Jun 5	6 AM–7 AM	10.0	2.1 ft	8s	16 mph	64–88°F
Saturday, Jun 6	6 AM–7 AM	10.0	2.7 ft	9s	13 mph	70–93°F
Sunday, Jun 7	7 AM–8 AM	8.4	3.3 ft	6s	16 mph	67–85°F

Spot intelWetsuit, hazards & notes

Good for beginners today

Beginner basics

Where to go

The beaches between jetties (try the stretch around 16th–18th avenue) offer organized peaks with sand bottom and lifeguards in season. Pick a small, clean day and stay mid-beach away from the rocks.

What to avoid

Don't paddle next to the jetty rocks — the rip pulls you straight in and the rocks are sharp. In summer you need a beach badge, and the lineup gets crowded with a competitive Jersey vibe; respect the locals.

Best beginner conditions

Knee-to-chest NE or E swell, 9s+ period, light W (offshore) wind, mid tide. Late spring through early fall is the friendliest window. Cold water in winter demands a 5/4 hooded wetsuit.

New to surfing? Read the beginner guide →

Wetsuit

Summer setup

Season-based baseline. Water temp varies week to week.

Full guide

Boardshorts / Bikini

Or 2mm top on windy mornings

2mm Springsuit / Shorty

If you get cold easily

Spot notes

How this break works