North Wildwood
Cape May County, New Jersey, United States · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.4m
- Period
- 7.8s
- Wind
- 25 km/h Cross
- Tide
- High
Get an alert when North Wildwood hits 7+
Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
High · High in 2h185-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/New_York local
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Days 6–10 for North Wildwood, scored for your board.
About North Wildwood
North Wildwood is a beach break over sand in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. It's at its best on swells from the NNE / NE / ENE with light offshore winds from the SW / WSW / W, around mid tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Beach
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- mid
- Best swell direction
- NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW
- Best wind direction
- SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW
North Wildwood surf FAQ
Is North Wildwood good for beginners?+
North Wildwood is a beach break over sand, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for North Wildwood?+
Different days call for different boards. North Wildwood handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What tide is best for surfing North Wildwood?+
North Wildwood tends to work best around mid tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for North Wildwood?+
Look for from the NNE / NE / ENE with light offshore winds from the SW / WSW / W. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.