Monmouth County Surf Forecast
Last Update: 2/20/2026 09:00
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Week of 2/15 - Tuesday 2/24
Update as of Friday 2/20: We have another Miller B Nor’easter expected to impact our region on Sunday/Monday. Snow estimates are in the 0-20” range, so not too much clarity there. High-Res model runs will be available soon which should shine some light on what we’ll actually see. In terms of swell, there will be a lot. We’re looking at 10-15ft sees for Monday AM with a possible wind switch later in the afternoon. A different region will likely be better given the forecast Monday for those that want to get the largest waves from this system.
For everyone else, Tuesday is looking fun, though it’s an east swell, meaning you’re going to want to find a sandbar that can handle the swell direction.
Friday 2/20
| Time | Swell Height | Period | Wave Direction | Energy Percentile | Wind Speed | Wind Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | 4.8 | 5.6 | 105 | 40.3 | 17.7 | E |
| 10:00 | 5 | 6 | 111.5 | 48.3 | 18 | E |
| 13:00 | 5.1 | 6.2 | 110.9 | 52.7 | 12 | ENE |
| 16:00 | 5.2 | 6.4 | 115.5 | 56.2 | 13 | ENE |
| 19:00 | 5.1 | 6.5 | 116.7 | 57.1 | 8.6 | NNW |
| Time | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 02:48 | L | -0.45 |
| 08:52 | H | 4.53 |
| 15:03 | L | -0.65 |
| 21:15 | H | 4.64 |
Swell came in over mode estimates. That’s good news for tomorrow.
Notes: Stormy/choppy surf. Certainly enough swell, but not looking worth it.
Saturday 2/21
| Time | Swell Height | Period | Wave Direction | Energy Percentile | Wind Speed | Wind Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | 3.8 | 7 | 127.1 | 49 | 13.8 | W |
| 10:00 | 3.3 | 7 | 130.2 | 41.2 | 11.2 | WNW |
| 13:00 | 2.8 | 7 | 134.7 | 33.9 | 8.3 | NW |
| 16:00 | 2.5 | 7 | 139.9 | 27.1 | 11.9 | WNW |
| 19:00 | 2.1 | 6.9 | 144.1 | 19.5 | 9.8 | WNW |
| Time | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 03:31 | L | -0.35 |
| 09:39 | H | 4.29 |
| 15:41 | L | -0.52 |
| 22:04 | H | 4.65 |
Saturday has been trending better. This should be a fun, user friendly day for most surfers. We have a favorable swell angle, moderate offshore winds for clean conditions, and warmer temps before Sunday’s Nor’easter/snowfall (if precipitation occurs).
Notes: Watch the large tide swing, but early AM and the afternoon look good.
Best board: longboard or groveler
Sunday 2/22
| Time | Swell Height | Period | Wave Direction | Energy Percentile | Wind Speed | Wind Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | 3.1 | 3.9 | 87.6 | 5 | 21.7 | E |
| 10:00 | 6 | 5.9 | 85.4 | 54.3 | 25 | E |
| 13:00 | 7.9 | 6.8 | 87.8 | 78.3 | 28.7 | E |
| 16:00 | 8.6 | 7.3 | 87 | 85.3 | 29.8 | ENE |
| 19:00 | 11.4 | 8 | 82.7 | 94.5 | 38.7 | ENE |
| Time | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 04:20 | L | -0.15 |
| 10:32 | H | 4.03 |
| 16:24 | L | -0.31 |
| 22:59 | H | 4.61 |
Stormy and blown out.
It’s possible we see a ton of snow (1ft+). Prepare for that.
Monday 2/23
| Time | Swell Height | Period | Wave Direction | Energy Percentile | Wind Speed | Wind Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | 12.3 | 10.7 | 96.1 | 99.2 | 37.4 | NNW |
| 10:00 | 11.9 | 11.2 | 94.3 | 99.3 | 34 | NNW |
| 13:00 | 9.5 | 10.5 | 93.3 | 98 | 26.9 | NNW |
| 16:00 | 7.1 | 10.1 | 93.9 | 94.8 | 14.2 | NW |
| 19:00 | 5.7 | 9.9 | 90.6 | 90.4 | 20.2 | NW |
| Time | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 05:19 | L | 0.1 |
| 11:31 | H | 3.79 |
| 17:18 | L | -0.06 |
| 23:58 | H | 4.53 |
Big numbers from what looks like another Miller B Nor’easter. Watch end of day and Tuesday, assuming it’s possible to get to the beach.
Notes: Experts only if it comes together. It won’t be user friendly. Lots of water moving around and strong currents.
Tuesday 2/24
| Time | Swell Height | Period | Wave Direction | Energy Percentile | Wind Speed | Wind Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | 3.8 | 10.8 | 92.3 | 85.2 | 16 | WNW |
| 10:00 | 3.3 | 10.8 | 91.7 | 80.5 | 16.1 | WNW |
| 13:00 | 3 | 10.8 | 91.8 | 77.2 | 15.8 | WNW |
| 16:00 | 2.7 | 10.7 | 90.7 | 71.7 | 14 | W |
| 19:00 | 2.5 | 10.5 | 90.5 | 67.8 | 15.8 | WSW |
| Time | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 00:34 | H | 3.61 |
| 06:33 | L | 0.29 |
| 18:29 | L | 0.16 |
I’m expecting leftovers, but I’d expect these numbers to move around a little bit. This is a strong, but fast moving storm that’s only in our swell window for a short time. This means that the swell will drop fast if nothing changes. This seems like a decent estimate of what we’ll see.
Notes: Best day of surf for most surfers. Tide table is broken. I’m going to work on that this weekend. There should be a couple of fun windows.
Looking Ahead
We have a couple more swells showing up on the models. More on that soon.
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