Tides · Bradley Beach, New Jersey

Tide conditions for Bradley Beach surf spots

Predicted tides from the NOAA gauge at Belmar, Atlantic Ocean. Times are local (GMT-5). Not live water levels.

A foot of tide swing can shut down one break and light up another in Bradley Beach. These 2 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.

Right now

Falling

Next low 3:29 AM, 1.0 ft (0.31 m), in 2 h 13 min.

Today · Sat, Nov 14

  • Low3:29 AM1.0 ft 0.31 m
  • High10:02 AM4.4 ft 1.35 m
  • Low4:21 PM0.8 ft 0.23 m
  • High10:48 PM3.6 ft 1.10 m

Tide chart

TIDE
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TIDENOW
Low 1.0 ft · 3:29 AMHigh 4.4 ft · 10:02 AM

Next 7 days

High and low tides for the next seven days
DayTides (local time, height)
Sat, Nov 14
  • L 3:29 AM · 1.0 ft
  • H 10:02 AM · 4.4 ft
  • L 4:21 PM · 0.8 ft
  • H 10:48 PM · 3.6 ft
Sun, Nov 15
  • L 4:09 AM · 1.2 ft
  • H 10:52 AM · 4.3 ft
  • L 5:08 PM · 0.9 ft
  • H 11:39 PM · 3.6 ft
Mon, Nov 16
  • L 4:59 AM · 1.4 ft
  • H 11:43 AM · 4.2 ft
  • L 6:03 PM · 0.9 ft
Tue, Nov 17
  • H 12:28 AM · 3.7 ft
  • L 6:08 AM · 1.4 ft
  • H 12:33 PM · 4.1 ft
  • L 7:01 PM · 0.9 ft
Wed, Nov 18
  • H 1:15 AM · 3.8 ft
  • L 7:22 AM · 1.3 ft
  • H 1:23 PM · 4.1 ft
  • L 7:54 PM · 0.7 ft
Thu, Nov 19
  • H 2:04 AM · 4.1 ft
  • L 8:25 AM · 1.1 ft
  • H 2:18 PM · 4.1 ft
  • L 8:43 PM · 0.5 ft
Fri, Nov 20
  • H 2:56 AM · 4.4 ft
  • L 9:21 AM · 0.7 ft
  • H 3:16 PM · 4.2 ft
  • L 9:30 PM · 0.2 ft

Tide station

Belmar, Atlantic Ocean · NOAA 8532337

Full station tides →

Tide by spot

The tide height and direction each break likes.

Top spot recommendations

Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.

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Featured Beaches(2)

3rd Avenue Beach

Beginner friendly

The 3rd Avenue designated surfing zone in Bradley Beach is a known longboard spot with easy, peeling waves and a 400ft surfing area.

Brinley Avenue

Intermediate

Brinley Avenue jetty in Bradley Beach handles big E swells when everywhere else closes out — a valuable backup spot.

What to focus on today

  • Annotated tide windows tied to specific breaks
  • How lunar cycles reshape sandbars through the season
  • Safety notes for rip-prone outbound tides
  • Session planning tips for dawn patrol versus sunset

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Bradley Beach

Tide preferences vary by spot in Bradley Beach. Generally, incoming mid-tides work well for most beaches, offering a good balance of wave shape and power. Check individual spot guides for specific tide recommendations.
Tides significantly impact surf conditions in Bradley Beach. Low tide can expose reefs and sandbars creating hollow waves, while high tide often creates softer, more forgiving waves. Mid-tide transitions typically offer the most consistent conditions.
You can check tide charts for Bradley Beach on Quiver's surf forecast pages, NOAA tide predictions, or various surf forecast apps. Quiver provides real-time tide information integrated with surf conditions for accurate session planning.