Monmouth County Surf Forecast
Last Update: 09/30/2026 08:00
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Forecast for 9/30 - 10/01
More small surf due for Wednesday-Friday.
Small surf continues into the weekend with a short period east swell.
Watching around 10/8 for a more substantial swell.
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 |
Small surf and favorable wind. Most size late day.
Best board: Longboard
Thursday 10/1
| Time | Wave Direction | Swell Height | Period | Energy Percentile | Wind Direction | Wind Speed | Water Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 85 | 2.6 | 8.6 | 41.3 | SW | 6.8 | -1.8 |
| 08:00 | 94.9 | 2.5 | 8.6 | 42.4 | SW | 7 | 0.6 |
| 10:00 | 95.1 | 2.5 | 8.6 | 42.1 | SW | 8.1 | 2.3 |
| 12:00 | 95 | 2.5 | 8.6 | 42.2 | SSW | 9.6 | 2 |
| 14:00 | 95 | 2.6 | 8.6 | 43.5 | SSW | 10.6 | 0.4 |
| 16:00 | 175 | 2.8 | 8.6 | 27.1 | SSW | 11.1 | -1.5 |
| 18:00 | 175 | 2.9 | 8.6 | 28.8 | SSW | 11.2 | -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.
Most size late day.
Friday 10/2
| Time | Wave Direction | Swell Height | Period | Energy Percentile | Wind Direction | Wind Speed | Water Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 175 | 3.1 | 5.3 | 4.4 | SW | 10.1 | -2.2 |
| 08:00 | 175 | 3.1 | 5.4 | 4.6 | SW | 9.7 | -0.9 |
| 10:00 | 175 | 3.1 | 5.4 | 4.8 | SSW | 9.9 | 1.3 |
| 12:00 | 175 | 3.1 | 5.5 | 5.2 | SSW | 10.9 | 2.2 |
| 14:00 | 175 | 3.2 | 5.6 | 5.9 | SSW | 11.9 | 1 |
| 16:00 | 175 | 3.3 | 5.6 | 6.6 | SSW | 12.6 | -0.7 |
| 18:00 | 175 | 3.3 | 5.6 | 6.9 | SSW | 11.6 | -2 |
| Time | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 05:32 | L | 0.6 |
| 12:13 | H | 5.21 |
| 18:47 | L | 0.77 |
Possibly enough of a swell mix to take a look. Wind looks decent, but it’s a little early to call. Most size late day.
Note: Most of the swell is headed away from us, to the northeast. Actual swell angle is more in the 185 degree range.
Saturday 10/3
| Time | Wave Direction | Swell Height | Period | Energy Percentile | Wind Direction | Wind Speed | Water Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 175 | 3.1 | 5.3 | 4.4 | SW | 10.1 | -2.2 |
| 08:00 | 175 | 3.1 | 5.4 | 4.6 | SW | 9.7 | -0.9 |
| 10:00 | 175 | 3.1 | 5.4 | 4.8 | SSW | 9.9 | 1.3 |
| 12:00 | 175 | 3.1 | 5.5 | 5.2 | SSW | 10.9 | 2.2 |
| 14:00 | 175 | 3.2 | 5.6 | 5.9 | SSW | 11.9 | 1 |
| 16:00 | 175 | 3.3 | 5.6 | 6.6 | SSW | 12.6 | -0.7 |
| 18:00 | 175 | 3.3 | 5.6 | 6.9 | SSW | 11.6 | -2 |
| Time | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 05:32 | L | 0.6 |
| 12:13 | H | 5.21 |
| 18:47 | L | 0.77 |
Models are showing some small, long period swell mix in. May be worth a look.
Sunday 10/4
| Time | Wave Direction | Swell Height | Period | Energy Percentile | Wind Direction | Wind Speed | Water Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 95 | 3.5 | 6.1 | 24.4 | E | 12 | -0.9 |
| 08:00 | 85 | 3.6 | 6.1 | 25 | E | 13 | -1.6 |
| 10:00 | 85 | 3.5 | 5.9 | 22 | E | 12.9 | -0.5 |
| 12:00 | 85 | 3.3 | 5.8 | 17.7 | E | 11.1 | 1.3 |
| 14:00 | 85 | 3.2 | 5.6 | 14 | E | 10 | 2.4 |
| 16:00 | 85 | 3 | 5.5 | 12 | E | 9 | 1.8 |
| 18:00 | 85 | 2.8 | 5.5 | 10.6 | E | 8 | 0.1 |
| Time | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 02:02 | H | 4.23 |
| 08:01 | L | 0.93 |
| 14:24 | H | 4.99 |
| 21:10 | L | 0.67 |
More time is needed on the wind forecast. May be worth a look later in the day.
Currently, this event peaks at around 8am which coincides with moderately strong onshore wind. I’d have low expectations for leftover swell on Monday if the model forecasts hold.
Monday 10/5
| Time | Wave Direction | Swell Height | Period | Energy Percentile | Wind Direction | Wind Speed | Water Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 95 | 2.2 | 6 | 9.4 | NW | 9 | -0.1 |
| 08:00 | 95 | 2.3 | 6.2 | 11.8 | NW | 10 | -1.5 |
| 10:00 | 95 | 2.4 | 6.5 | 16.9 | NW | 11 | -1.7 |
| 12:00 | 95 | 2.6 | 6.8 | 21.3 | NW | 10.9 | 0 |
| 14:00 | 85 | 2.6 | 6.9 | 21.8 | NW | 10 | 1.8 |
| 16:00 | 85 | 2.7 | 7 | 24.1 | NW | 11 | 2.3 |
| 18:00 | 85 | 2.9 | 7.7 | 36.6 | NW | 12.9 | 1 |
| Time | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 03:07 | H | 4.35 |
| 09:15 | L | 0.82 |
| 15:30 | H | 4.97 |
| 22:09 | L | 0.44 |
Possible leftovers from Sunday, but low expectations at this time.
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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