Monmouth County Surf Forecast
Last Update: 4/09/2026 17:00
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We have a complex setup that, if I’m being honest, I didn’t believe was going to occur. But, it’s still on the charts three days out!
As the region of high pressure moves into the north Atlantic on Thursday/Friday, a tiny region of weak low pressure moves north out of the Gulf and between two (strong) high pressure systems. This should create a decent fetch of east wind that is primarily aimed south (towards North Carolina) but should provide some decent surf for our region in the mid-period range. Yes, that means waves in the >8s range. Some said it wouldn’t happen again. Others were thinking it (maybe even me). But here we are!
Luckily, it looks like we’ll see favorable wind for the best part of the swell on Saturday. Friday is a bit harder to call but we could see the beginnings of the swell with light offshores early. Sunday is harder to call.
I’ll update with more information when we get closer. For now, check out my swell event notes here
Friday 4/10
| Time | Wave Direction | Swell Height | Period | Energy Percentile | Wind Direction | Wind Speed | Water Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 105 | 3.4 | 9.4 | 66.8 | SW | 5.8 | -1 |
| 08:00 | 105 | 3.6 | 9.5 | 70.6 | SSW | 6.9 | -1.7 |
| 10:00 | 105 | 3.7 | 9.6 | 73 | SSW | 7.2 | -1.6 |
| 12:00 | 105 | 3.9 | 9.7 | 75 | SSW | 10.4 | -0.9 |
| 14:00 | 105 | 4.2 | 9.7 | 78.5 | S | 15.2 | -0.1 |
| 16:00 | 105 | 4.9 | 9.6 | 83.3 | S | 17.2 | -0.3 |
| 18:00 | 104.9 | 5.4 | 9.6 | 86.4 | S | 19 | -1.1 |
| Time | Angle 1 | Swell 1 | Period 1 | WW Angle | Wind Wave | WW Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 120.2 | 3.2 | 9.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14:00 | 119 | 3.5 | 9.7 | 169.5 | 1.4 | 2.9 |
| 20:00 | 117 | 3.6 | 9.8 | 180.4 | 3.7 | 4.5 |
| Time | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 01:31 | H | 3.94 |
| 08:07 | L | 0.98 |
| 14:13 | H | 3.38 |
| 20:11 | L | 1.32 |
Fun east swell should start showing by tomorrow with wave heights in the stomach high range that builds through the day. Wind starts the day cross-offshore before turning south in the late AM.
Notes: Get on it early or find some south wind protection. Closeouts will be an issue at most spots. Looks fun!
Best board: Almost everything will work
Saturday 4/11
| Time | Wave Direction | Swell Height | Period | Energy Percentile | Wind Direction | Wind Speed | Water Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 95 | 4.8 | 9.8 | 83.6 | NW | 16.2 | -0.5 |
| 08:00 | 95 | 4.9 | 9.8 | 84.3 | NNW | 18.7 | -1.6 |
| 10:00 | 95 | 5.2 | 9.8 | 86.2 | NNW | 17.8 | -2.1 |
| 12:00 | 95 | 5.1 | 9.8 | 85.6 | NNW | 15.4 | -1.2 |
| 14:00 | 95 | 4.8 | 9.8 | 83.4 | NNW | 13 | -0.1 |
| 16:00 | 95 | 4.5 | 9.8 | 81.4 | NW | 11.6 | 0.1 |
| 18:00 | 95 | 4.3 | 9.8 | 80 | NNW | 11.1 | -0.8 |
| Time | Angle 1 | Swell 1 | Period 1 | WW Angle | Wind Wave | WW Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 124.6 | 3.8 | 10.2 | 327.5 | 2.6 | 3.8 |
| 14:00 | 121.3 | 3.5 | 10.2 | 322.6 | 1.5 | 3.3 |
| 20:00 | 120 | 3.4 | 10.2 | 325.8 | 1.2 | 2.9 |
| Time | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 02:26 | H | 3.94 |
| 09:09 | L | 0.85 |
| 15:10 | H | 3.52 |
| 21:22 | L | 1.15 |
Really good! Nothing else to add. Breaking wave heights should be in the shoulder high range with swell all day. Wind is best early and again, late, but it should be surfable all day.
Notes: Watch the wind and tide. Closeouts will be an issue.
Best board: HPSB
Sunday 4/12
| Time | Wave Direction | Swell Height | Period | Energy Percentile | Wind Direction | Wind Speed | Water Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 95 | 3.5 | 9.8 | 71.6 | NE | 6 | 0 |
| 08:00 | 95 | 3.4 | 9.8 | 70.4 | ENE | 7 | -1.3 |
| 10:00 | 95 | 3.3 | 9.8 | 69.2 | E | 6.8 | -2.1 |
| 12:00 | 95 | 3.3 | 9.8 | 68.3 | SE | 7.8 | -1.7 |
| 14:00 | 95 | 3.3 | 9.8 | 68.2 | SSE | 10 | -0.5 |
| 16:00 | 95 | 3.4 | 9.8 | 69.4 | SSE | 11 | 0.6 |
| 18:00 | 94.9 | 3.5 | 9.8 | 70.9 | SSE | 12 | 0.1 |
| Time | Angle 1 | Swell 1 | Period 1 | WW Angle | Wind Wave | WW Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 116.6 | 3 | 10 | 38.5 | 0.7 | 2.2 |
| 14:00 | 114.7 | 2.8 | 10 | 98.1 | 0.7 | 2.3 |
| 20:00 | 113.4 | 2.5 | 9.8 | 164.4 | 1.6 | 3 |
| Time | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 03:26 | H | 4.02 |
| 10:02 | L | 0.62 |
| 16:08 | H | 3.79 |
| 22:20 | L | 0.84 |
Fun if the wind cooperates. Early is probably best.
Notes: Fun leftovers but closeouts will be an issue.
Best board: daily driver/groveler
Monday 4/13
Strong south wind from another quick windswell. Watch Tuesday.
Tuesday 4/14
| Time | Wave Direction | Swell Height | Period | Energy Percentile | Wind Direction | Wind Speed | Water Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 175 | 3.8 | 6.6 | 19.5 | WSW | 11.3 | 1.1 |
| 08:00 | 175 | 3.6 | 6.5 | 16.9 | WSW | 11 | -0.1 |
| 10:00 | 182.3 | 3.4 | 6.5 | 12 | WSW | 11 | -1.9 |
| 12:00 | 182.4 | 3.3 | 6.4 | 10 | SW | 11.2 | -2.7 |
| 14:00 | 182.4 | 3.3 | 6.2 | 8.7 | SSW | 12.8 | -1.3 |
| 16:00 | 175 | 3.5 | 6 | 10.6 | SSW | 14.6 | 0.7 |
| 18:00 | 175 | 3.7 | 5.8 | 10.7 | SSW | 15.3 | 1.7 |
| Time | Angle 1 | Swell 1 | Period 1 | Angle 2 | Swell 2 | Period 2 | WW Angle | Wind Wave | WW Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 179.4 | 2.2 | 5.7 | 122.6 | 1.3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14:00 | 122.7 | 1.2 | 9.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 172.8 | 2.1 | 5.7 |
| 20:00 | 181.7 | 2.9 | 5 | 123.8 | 1.1 | 9.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Time | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 05:23 | H | 4.43 |
| 11:33 | L | 0.07 |
| 17:51 | H | 4.65 |
Another short period south wind swell. Could be fun but check back later.
All data sourced from NOAA NWPS and GFS Wave
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