Monmouth County Surf Forecast
Last Update: 09/27/2026 15:30
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Forecast for 9/28 - 10/01
We certainly didn’t get the quality surf that some of the nearby regions had, but we should at least get a few surfable days early-mid week.
I’d plan on taking a look at the favorable tides Monday-Wednesday.
Another quick south swell is possible late week but it currently looks like there’s too much west in the swell direction.
Sunday 9/27
Not the day we had hoped for.
Monday 9/28
| Time | Wave Direction | Swell Height | Period | Energy Percentile | Wind Direction | Wind Speed | Water Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 85 | 4.6 | 8.8 | 73.4 | NE | 13 | 1.4 |
| 08:00 | 84.7 | 4.6 | 8.8 | 73 | NNE | 14 | 3.4 |
| 10:00 | 75 | 4.7 | 8.7 | 71.2 | NNE | 14.7 | 2.9 |
| 12:00 | 75 | 4.6 | 5.6 | 26.4 | N | 14.5 | 0.3 |
| 14:00 | 75 | 4.4 | 5.5 | 23.2 | N | 13.6 | -1.6 |
| 16:00 | 75 | 4 | 8.7 | 63.7 | NNW | 12.2 | -1.6 |
| 18:00 | 75 | 3.6 | 8.7 | 58.9 | NNW | 11.6 | 0.2 |
Prediction for NY Harbor Buoy
| 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 | 86.4 | 3.5 | 6.4 | 106.2 | 1.6 | 8.8 | 172.4 | 1.5 | 6.9 | 25.9 | 4.5 | 5.2 |
| 14:00 | 69.7 | 2.4 | 5.6 | 101.6 | 1.6 | 8.7 | 149.8 | 1.6 | 6 | 352 | 2.7 | 4.2 |
| 20:00 | 104.1 | 1.7 | 8.7 | 158.4 | 1 | 5.5 | 76.3 | 0.8 | 5 | 347.5 | 2 | 3.6 |
Prediction for Barnegat Light Buoy
| 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 | 107.7 | 2.8 | 8.8 | 115.6 | 0.2 | 14.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.3 | 6 | 6 |
| 14:00 | 25.3 | 4 | 5.8 | 90 | 2 | 8.7 | 162.5 | 1 | 5.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20:00 | 97.1 | 2.2 | 8.7 | 113.9 | 0.3 | 14.4 | 166.4 | 0.4 | 5.8 | 10.2 | 2.7 | 5 |
| Time | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 02:33 | L | -0.02 |
| 08:40 | H | 5.59 |
| 15:10 | L | 0.09 |
| 21:05 | H | 4.96 |
I mean, it’s not firing, but it’s worth a look. Wind shifts offshore sometime late AM or early PM. Lines up with the dropping tide. Worth a look in the evening as well.
Notes: Large tide swing. Possible high bacteria levels following the flooding.
Best board: small wave performance board
Tuesday 9/29
| Time | Wave Direction | Swell Height | Period | Energy Percentile | Wind Direction | Wind Speed | Water Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 85 | 2.5 | 8.3 | 37.4 | NW | 7.6 | 0.2 |
| 08:00 | 85 | 2.4 | 8.2 | 34.9 | NW | 6.9 | 2.5 |
| 10:00 | 85 | 2.4 | 8.2 | 33 | NW | 6.7 | 2.9 |
| 12:00 | 85 | 2.3 | 8.2 | 31.4 | NW | 5.3 | 0.9 |
| 14:00 | 85 | 2.2 | 8.2 | 29.8 | NW | 3.2 | -1.4 |
| 16:00 | 85 | 2.2 | 8.2 | 28.7 | NW | 3 | -2.3 |
| 18:00 | 85 | 2.2 | 8.2 | 28.2 | WNW | 3 | -0.8 |
| Time | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 03:13 | L | 0.03 |
| 09:23 | H | 5.62 |
| 15:55 | L | 0.17 |
| 21:53 | H | 4.74 |
Wednesday 9/30
| Time | Wave Direction | Swell Height | Period | Energy Percentile | Wind Direction | Wind Speed | Water Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 85 | 2.2 | 8.7 | 35.3 | NW | 4 | -0.9 |
| 08:00 | 85 | 2.2 | 8.8 | 36.5 | NW | 4 | 1.5 |
| 10:00 | 85 | 2.3 | 8.7 | 37 | NW | 3 | 2.8 |
| 12:00 | 85 | 2.3 | 8.7 | 36.9 | WNW | 3 | 1.5 |
| 14:00 | 85 | 2.3 | 8.6 | 36.3 | SSE | 2.9 | -0.6 |
| 16:00 | 85 | 2.3 | 8.5 | 35.5 | S | 4.1 | -2.1 |
| 18:00 | 85 | 2.3 | 8.5 | 34.6 | S | 5.1 | -1.6 |
| Time | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 03:54 | L | 0.15 |
| 10:12 | H | 5.54 |
| 16:44 | L | 0.34 |
| 22:48 | H | 4.5 |
More small surf is possible. Favorable wind.
Thursday 10/1
| Time | Wave Direction | Swell Height | Period | Energy Percentile | Wind Direction | Wind Speed | Water Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 85 | 2.4 | 8.5 | 36.2 | SW | 5.8 | -1.8 |
| 08:00 | 84.9 | 2.4 | 8.5 | 35.9 | SW | 5.5 | 0.5 |
| 10:00 | 84.9 | 2.4 | 8.4 | 35.5 | SSW | 6.5 | 2.3 |
| 12:00 | 85.2 | 2.4 | 8.5 | 35.9 | SSW | 8.5 | 2 |
| 14:00 | 95 | 2.5 | 8.5 | 40.1 | S | 10.1 | 0.3 |
| 16:00 | 95 | 2.8 | 8.5 | 45.8 | SSW | 11.1 | -1.5 |
| 18:00 | 165 | 2.9 | 8.6 | 35.2 | SSW | 11.1 | -2.1 |
| Time | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 04:39 | L | 0.35 |
| 11:09 | H | 5.38 |
| 17:39 | L | 0.57 |
| 23:52 | H | 4.3 |
At least enough for a longboard. Light wind for the early AM session. Wind turns out of the south for the PM.
Friday 10/2
Possibly enough of a swell mix to take a look. Wind looks decent, but it’s a little early to call.
Looking Ahead
Possible SE swell around 10/6. It’s been on the charts for consistently enough to take it seriously.
The Tropics
Low chance over the next three weeks with potential formation in the Gulf the week of 9/30. Less than 40% chance though.
All data sourced from NOAA NWPS and GFS Wave
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