Monmouth County Surf Forecast
Last Update: 4/04/2026 12:30
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Easter Weekend - Mid Next Week
Another low pressure system moves over the Great Lakes late Saturday and interacts with a wall of high pressure over the Western Atlantic to set up some south swell for Sunday/Monday.
Easter Sunday
| Time | Wave Direction | Swell Height | Period | Energy Percentile | Wind Direction | Wind Speed | Water Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 85 | 4.8 | 6.5 | 45.9 | S | 17.5 | -0.6 |
| 08:00 | 175 | 5.3 | 6.3 | 28.3 | SSW | 19.7 | 0.8 |
| 10:00 | 175 | 6 | 6.4 | 36.6 | SSW | 21.5 | 1.4 |
| 12:00 | 175 | 6.4 | 6.8 | 45.2 | SSW | 19.7 | 0.4 |
| 14:00 | 172.2 | 6.1 | 7.2 | 49.8 | SW | 16.2 | -1.1 |
| 16:00 | 165 | 5.6 | 7.3 | 51.9 | SW | 13.3 | -2 |
| 18:00 | 165 | 5.2 | 7.4 | 48.9 | SW | 10.9 | -1.1 |
| Time | Angle 1 | Swell 1 | Period 1 | Angle 2 | Swell 2 | Period 2 | WW Angle | Wind Wave | WW Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 96.7 | 3.2 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 178 | 3.3 | 5.2 |
| 14:00 | 182 | 6.2 | 7.1 | 91.3 | 1.4 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20:00 | 175.5 | 4.8 | 7.4 | 90.2 | 1 | 7.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Time | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 04:00 | L | 0.03 |
| 10:07 | H | 3.98 |
| 15:58 | L | 0.38 |
| 22:22 | H | 4.59 |
Swell numbers have come down a bit from a few days ago but seem to be settling in around what you see in the table above.
We have a more substantial, but still short period, swell slated for Easter Sunday. As of Saturday at 11:30, the wind looks to shift offshore around 2pm or so. The actual timing of the wind shift is likely to change, so watch your local wind forecast.
Breaking wave heights should be in the chest-shoulder high range during the peak of the swell/right after the wind shifts. Surf gradually drops through evening.
Notes: Tricky timing with the wind shift and low tide. Not a huge tide swing, but it’ll be pretty drained at a lot of spots during the window of decent wind. Monmouth County is the only option given the wind forecast. Warm air temps but rain is likely during the best window of conditions.
Best board: daily driver
Monday 4/6
| Time | Wave Direction | Swell Height | Period | Energy Percentile | Wind Direction | Wind Speed | Water Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 155 | 4.4 | 7.9 | 51.8 | NW | 12 | -1.9 |
| 08:00 | 155 | 4.2 | 7.8 | 47.8 | WNW | 11.3 | -0.8 |
| 10:00 | 162.4 | 3.9 | 7.7 | 38.9 | WNW | 10 | 0.2 |
| 12:00 | 165 | 3.6 | 7.5 | 31.8 | WNW | 9 | -0.1 |
| 14:00 | 165 | 3.2 | 7.4 | 26.1 | WSW | 7.9 | -1.4 |
| 16:00 | 165 | 3 | 7.3 | 21.5 | WSW | 9 | -2 |
| 18:00 | 172.2 | 2.8 | 7.2 | 15.6 | WSW | 8.7 | -1.7 |
| Time | Angle 1 | Swell 1 | Period 1 | Angle 2 | Swell 2 | Period 2 | Angle 3 | Swell 3 | Period 3 | WW Angle | Wind Wave | WW Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 163.8 | 3.4 | 7.9 | 92.8 | 0.9 | 7.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 302.9 | 2.9 | 4.1 |
| 14:00 | 166 | 2.7 | 7.5 | 288.3 | 0.9 | 3.2 | 93.5 | 0.8 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20:00 | 166.2 | 2.3 | 7 | 92.2 | 0.7 | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 280 | 1.9 | 3.7 |
| Time | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 04:36 | L | 0.27 |
| 10:50 | H | 3.74 |
| 16:30 | L | 0.63 |
| 23:02 | H | 4.36 |
This should be the best day of the swell (and likely the week). There should be plenty of leftovers with favorable wind that isn’t too strong. We have a convenient low tide for the early AM session. Largest waves early.
Breaking wave heights should be in the stomach-chest high range to start the day and fades from there. Try to get on it early if possible. Wind remains favorable all day.
Notes: Looks fun! Chilly air temps compared to the weekend.
Best board: daily driver/groveler/longboard. Longboard for the PM
Tuesday 4/7
| Time | Wave Direction | Swell Height | Period | Energy Percentile | Wind Direction | Wind Speed | Water Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 185 | 2.2 | 7 | 5.4 | W | 8 | -1.9 |
| 08:00 | 155 | 2.2 | 6.9 | 11.7 | W | 10 | -1.1 |
| 10:00 | 162.4 | 2.3 | 6.9 | 11 | WNW | 11 | -0.2 |
| 12:00 | 164.9 | 2.4 | 6.9 | 11 | WNW | 12 | -0.2 |
| 14:00 | 165 | 2.5 | 6.9 | 11.6 | WNW | 12 | -1.1 |
| 16:00 | 165 | 2.5 | 6.9 | 11.9 | NW | 12 | -1.8 |
| 18:00 | 354.7 | 2.5 | 6.8 | 1.8 | NW | 12 | -2 |
| Time | Angle 1 | Swell 1 | Period 1 | Angle 2 | Swell 2 | Period 2 | WW Angle | Wind Wave | WW Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 148 | 1.5 | 6.8 | 182.9 | 1.2 | 4.8 | 274 | 1.8 | 3.2 |
| 14:00 | 144.3 | 1.4 | 6.9 | 185.5 | 1 | 4.6 | 288.3 | 3.7 | 4.2 |
| 20:00 | 152.5 | 1.3 | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 326.7 | 4.8 | 4.9 |
| Time | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 05:15 | L | 0.53 |
| 11:37 | H | 3.54 |
| 17:03 | L | 0.89 |
| 23:48 | H | 4.15 |
Small surf but it looks like there should be enough for a longboard close to low tide. Low expectations.
Notes: Small and weak.
Best board: longboard
Wednesday 4/8 - Thursday 4/9
Bad/Flat
Looking Ahead
There’s a complex setup that could deliver some surf late next week into the weekend. I’d say it’s a coin flip in terms of probability (multiple weather models are showing this), but there could be a weak coastal low that interacts with a strong region of high pressure in the central Atlantic. I’ll keep an eye on that, but for now, take advantage of that Easter swell, because it could be slow for a bit.
All data sourced from NOAA NWPS and GFS Wave
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