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South/SSE long-period groundswells with light westerly offshore winds produce the best conditions.
High tide softens breaks and suits beginners; low-mid tide adds shape and speed.
Surf GuideNew Jersey
Bay Head
A short-jettied beachbreak that offers consistent, beginner-friendly waves on small days and develops hollow barrels during south/SSE groundswells. Works best on low-mid tides when sandbars concentrate into peakable sections. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Bay Head in New Jersey.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelAll levels
LocationNew Jersey, US
Best conditions today
- Waves 1-2 ft+
- Period 7 s
- Wind E 5 kt
Tide curve (forecast)
0.0 ftrising
- Low0.0 ft
- High0.4 ft
- Low0.1 ft
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Shallow sandbars and short jetties create shifting peaks; low-mid tides concentrate sandbars into more defined breaks.
Rip currents form near groins on bigger days.
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