Best Asbury Park surf window today: tide and conditions

Asbury Park's best surf window today is 5:30 PM-6:30 PM, with falling tide, 5 mph wind, and 0.9 ft swell; tide in range, light winds, good swell angle. Asbury Park is the top pick at 1.7 ft.

Live surf planning

Plan around the live conditions

Best time to surf Asbury Park this week

September rates 93/100 for Asbury Park. 1 of 1 local beaches are in peak season; September is the historical peak if this week's surf report looks marginal.

Match the surf report

Now: falling tide, 10 mph wind, and 0.6 ft swell. Confirm them in the live surf report first.

Check today's Asbury Park surf report
93
GOOD

Seasonal pattern in September

September

1 of 1 beaches are in peak season right now. Expect 3-8 ft waves and 72°F water.

Next steps

Turn Asbury Park's season guide into today's surf call

The calendar shows when this zone usually works. Start with the live report before you load boards.

Check today's Asbury Park surf reportStart with the live wave height, wind, tide, and board call before committing.Open pageFind the best current Asbury Park windowCompare the city's current forecast and spot list against the seasonal pattern.Open pageCompare nearby Asbury Park spotsUse the map to switch beaches when crowd, wind, or tide changes the call.Open page

Surf Score by Month

Score reflects overall surf quality each month — combining peak season activity, water temperature, and crowd levels.

Monthly Breakdown

January

46
Waves3-6 ft
Water temp40°F
Wetsuit5/4mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking0

Nor'easter swells, empty lineups

February

60
Waves3-6 ft
Water temp38°F
Wetsuit5/4mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking1

Winter storms, dedicated crew only

March

58
Waves3-5 ft
Water temp40°F
Wetsuit5/4mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking1

Late winter swells, water warming

April

38
Waves2-4 ft
Water temp48°F
Wetsuit4/3mm + boots
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking0

Spring swells, fewer crowds

May

22
Waves2-3 ft
Water temp55°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking0

Small clean days

June

23
Waves1-3 ft
Water temp65°F
Wetsuitspring suit
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking0

Summer begins, mostly small

July

36
Waves1-2 ft
Water temp72°F
Wetsuitspring suit
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking0

Flat season, beach days

August

66
Waves1-3 ft
Water temp75°F
Wetsuitboardshorts
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking1

Hurricane swell potential

September

Peak
93
Waves3-8 ft
Water temp72°F
Wetsuitspring suit
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking1

Hurricane swells, warm water

October

Peak
90
Waves3-6 ft
Water temp65°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking1

Fall swells, offshore winds

November

Peak
74
Waves3-6 ft
Water temp55°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking1

Nor'easters firing, thinning crowds

December

49
Waves3-6 ft
Water temp45°F
Wetsuit5/4mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking0

Winter begins, consistent storms

Dawn Patrol vs Afternoon Sessions

Dawn Patrol

  • Typically glassier conditions before onshore winds build
  • Smaller crowds, especially on weekdays
  • Water temps at their coolest — plan your wetsuit for the low end (40°F in winter)
  • Best for beach breaks and exposed reef setups in Asbury Park

Afternoon Sessions

  • Onshore winds can create chop, but swell is often more consistent
  • Higher crowds on popular beaches, especially weekends
  • Water warms through the day — upper end (75°F in summer)
  • Sunset sessions can be magic when winds die down

Top Surf Spots in Asbury Park

Asbury Park
intermediatecrowded

Peak: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Feb, Mar

Surf Guides for Asbury Park, NJ

Conditions

Dawn Patrol
Best early morning sessions
Sunset Sessions
Evening golden hour spots
Tide Windows
Optimal tidal conditions
Water Temperature
Conditions & wetsuit guide