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Practically: surf tends to work best on southeasterly groundswells with offshore or cross-offshore winds from the NW, and mid-to-high tide windows usually hold cleaner, more rideable sandbar peaks.
Surf GuideNew Jersey
Wildwood Crest
Wide, fast Wildwood Crest sandbars reward southeast groundswells with quick lefts and rights and can light up unexpectedly when a NW breeze cleans the line-up. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Wildwood Crest in New Jersey.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationNew Jersey, US
Forecast
- Waves 1-2 ft
- Period 7 s
- Wind S 4 kt
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Strong rip currents and frequently shifting sandbars concentrate peaks and make the lineup move day-to-day.
The spot has wide beach access but can produce punchy, closeout sections on bigger days.
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