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NJ SURF REPORT
WEDNESDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2026
Morning
Poor/Increasing
2ft+ mix of E/SE groundswell and short-period SSW windswell. Moderate to strong
SSW/SW wind. Heavy snow turns to rain by mid to late morning.
NOTE: Sustained southerly wind = poor but increasing S windswell. Wind forecast
to swing SW by late morning or early arvo.
CONDITIONS ADVISORY: Poor, drifty conditions for most of NJ
WATER TEMP: 31-33 degrees
WEATHER ADVISORY: Snow and rain create hazardous road conditions
FLOODING ADVISORY: N/A
CROWD ADVISORY: N/A
COACHING SCHEDULE: Click HERE for details
ARVO-EVENING
Poor/Increasing
2-4ft+ S windswell and E groundswell (leftovers) mix. Moderate SW wind.
NOTE: Some spots in NoMoCo could see sideshore/offshore wind and clean(ish) conditions. Air temps rise into the 40's. Rain expected to taper off by midday.
CONDITIONS ADVISORY: Drifty, poor conditions for most of NJ .
WATER TEMP: 31-33 degrees
WEATHER ADVISORY: N/A
FLOODING ADVISORY: N/A
CROWD ADVISORY: N/A
COACHING SCHEDULE: Click HERE for details
WATER TEMP
Water temp: 31-33 degrees
ADVISORY: Water temp below seasonal average.
Wetsuit: A hooded 5mm* fullsuit & 7mm boots and gloves (*or thicker) is required.
FORECAST OVERVIEW
MID to LATE WEEK
SURF ALERT
New prefrontal S windswell is building ahead of a frontal system that is currently
over the Great Lakes. This system is expected to drop southeast and deposit
another cell of low pressure into our window in the Western Atlantic.
NOTE: As of now, the variables are setting up for fun surf on Thursday and Friday swell height and period numbers are looking fairly modest now, this could change if this low strengthens or slows down or stalls offshore. Another thing to
keep in mind is that you may need to Keep an eye on your local wind for this next swell event because of the proximity of the cells to the coast.
Check out the 72 Hour Forecast below for details
COACHING SCHEDULE: Click HERE for details
LONG RANGE FORECAST
WEEKEND
Inconclusive
Watching multiple variables.
Check out the Long Range Forecast below for details
COACHING SCHEDULE: Click HERE for details
X-FACTORS
With the North Pacific still extremely active and the Jet Stream still tracking along
the northern tier of the US (and directly across NJ), this guarantees a continued pattern of inclement weather and surf (at least until this pattern changes). This time of year is notorious for extended periods of funky wind and fog as well as periods
of warmer weather that will carry us into Spring.
TROPICAL UPDATE
That's it for the 2025 Hurricane Season.
Check out the Tropical Update below for the rundown
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WEDNESDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2026
Poor/Increasing
2-3ft+ SE combo swell. Sustained, moderate SW/SSW wind.
NOTE: Poor form. Swell expected to gradually increase.
ADVISORY: Increased littoral current
WEATHER ADVISORY: Slippery road conditions from rain and ice.
COACHING SCHEDULE Click here for details
Monmouth/Ocean County 2-3ft+ SE combo swell. Sustained sideshore (SSW) wind.
NOTE: Poor form. Bigger further south.
Atlantic/Cape May County
East-facing spots: 2-4ft+ SE combo swell. Sustained sideshore (SSW) wind.
NOTE: Poor form.
South-facing spots: 2-3ft+ SE combo swell. Sustained onshore (SSW) wind.
NOTE: Poor form.
COACHING SCHEDULE Click here for detail
SWELL EVENT NOTES
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24 hour Atlantic Forecast Map Click Here
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SWELL 2-3ft SE combo swell (with E groundswell leftovers). NOTE: Bigger further south.
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WIND Sustained SW or SSW wind.
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TIDE Minimal tide swings
Check your Local Tide Chart for details
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WEATHER ADVISORY Snow and rain taper off by midday.
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CONDITIONS ADVISORY Increased littoral current. Poor form.
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CROWD ADVISORY N/A
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BEST BOARD FOR TODAY N/A
THURSDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2026
SURF ALERT
2-3ft+ SSE/E combo swell. Light to moderate WNW/NW wind.
NOTE: Wind direction may vary but should remain light. Watch your local wind.
ADVISORY: Increased littoral current. Surf could be bigger than predicted.
WEATHER ADVISORY: N/A
COACHING SCHEDULE Click here for details
Monmouth/Ocean County 2-3ft+ SSE/E combo swell. Light-moderate WNW or NW wind. Good form.
NOTE: Bigger further south. Winds may vary but should remain light.
Atlantic/Cape May County
East-facing spots: 2-3ft+ SSE/E combo swell. Light-moderate WNW or NW wind.
NOTE: Winds may vary but should remain light.
South-facing spots: 2-3ft SSE/E combo swell with light wind early.
NOTE: Wind is forecast to be problematic by midmorning. Check it early.
COACHING SCHEDULE Click here for detail
*SWELL EVENT NOTES
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48 hour Atlantic Forecast Map Click Here
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SWELL 2-3ft SSE windswell (with E groundswell leftovers).
WIND Light to moderate WNW or NW wind early. NOTE: Wind direction will vary. Check your local wind forecast for details. -
TIDE Minimal tide swings increase your window of surfability.
Check your Local Tide Chart for details.
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WEATHER ADVISORY Onshore wind and rain possible in Southern NJ
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CONDITIONS ADVISORY Increased littoral current. Surf could be bigger than predicted.
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CROWD ADVISORY Crowds possible, particularly at premiere spots.
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BEST BOARD FOR TODAY Fish, Groveler, Performance Midlength or Longboard. Keep your options open.
FRIDAY 27 FEBRUARY 2026
SURF ALERT*
2-3ft+ SSE windswell and ESE groundswell. Light and variable wind*.
*NOTE: Form is dependent on wind direction and speed. As of now, wind should
remain light through all or at least most of the day.
ADVISORY Surf could be bigger than predicted.
*WEATHER ADVISORY: Monitor your local wind.
COACHING SCHEDULE Click here for details
Monmouth/Ocean County 2-3ft+ SSE/ESE combo swell. Light & variable wind.
NOTE: Could be bigger further south. Monitor your local winds.
Atlantic/Cape May County
East-facing spots: 2-3ft+ SSE/ESE combo swell. Light & variable wind.
NOTE: Form depends on wind speed and direction.
South-facing spots: 2ft+ SSE/ESE combo swell. Light & variable wind early. Onshore (S) wind and deteriorating form likely by midmorning.
NOTE: Check it early but keep your expectations low.
COACHING SCHEDULE Click here for detail
*SWELL EVENT NOTES
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72 hour Atlantic Forecast Map Click Here
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SWELL 2-3ft+ SSE windswell and ESE ground or combo swell mix.
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WIND Light (<5knots) and variable wind early. Wind data varies after 10am. NOTE: Monitor your local wind forecast.
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TIDE Moderate tide swings increase your window of surfability.
Check your Local Tide Chart for details.
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WEATHER ADVISORY *Monitor your local wind
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CONDITIONS ADVISORY Could be bigger than predicted. Winds will vary from area to area.
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CROWD ADVISORY Crowds possible, particularly at premiere breaks.
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BEST BOARD FOR TODAY Fish, Groveler, Performance Midlength or Longboard. Keep your options open.
WEEKEND
Inconclusive
With multiple storms lining up through the weekend but nothing set in stone, the
forecast remains in flux. Stay tuned.
Check out the LONG RANGE FORECAST below for details.
COACHING SCHEDULE Click here for details
Inconclusive
(see below
for details )
28 FEBRUARY - 1 MARCH 2026
Inconclusive
Back to back cells of low pressure along a frontal system will exit off the Carolinas
and move through our window in the Western Atlantic over the weekend. This,
along with a secondary system over the Great Lakes should bring more swell
from multiple directions yet wind data is currently unreliable. Stay tuned.
Check out the 96 Hour Atlantic Forecast Map HERE for details.
COACHING SCHEDULE Click HERE for details
FORECASTERS NOTE
FORECAST OBSERVATIONS
This particular winter has been harsh. Water temps plummeted below seasonal
lows and air temps through January rarely rose above freezing. Yet there have
been plenty of surf through it all and this trend is expected to continue as we head into Spring.
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That's it for the
2025 Hurricane Season
Current Forecast
The 2025 Hurricane Season officially ended on 30 November. The proverbial fat lady sang. It's over. With strong upper level winds across the Basin and North Atlantic, along with cooling air and water temps, conditions are hostile for developing tropical systems.
FORECASTERS NOTES
The 2025 hurricane season has been above average in terms of strong storms.
13 named storms. 5 hurricanes, including 4 major hurricanes. 3 of those storms became Category Five storms. Thankfully, none of these made landfall on the
US Mainland.
2025 HURRICANE SEASON PREDICTIONS
13-19 named storms. Accurate.
6-10 hurricanes. Fell short.
3-5 major hurricanes. Accurate.
RESOURCES
Buoys (Swell, wind, water temps in real time)
44065 (Northern NJ and West Long Island)
44025 (Long Island/Central NJ)
44066 (Western Atlantic) Permanently Offline
Weather Maps
Ocean Charts
Windy.com (great animated North Atlantic chart)
National Hurricane Center
Additional Resources