Surf spot

36th Street

Forecast conditions and map view for 36th Street in USA, North East, New Jersey. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, North East, New Jersey
Coordinates: 39.1572, -74.6859

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Wave direction	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	E	SE	SSE	SE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	ESE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E
Wave period (s)	4.2	4.7	4.5	4.8	5.3	5	4.8	4.8	4.3	4.3	4.1	3.8	3.9	4.4	4.3	3.3	3.5	3.4	3.4	3.9	3.1	3.3	3.4	3.6	3.5	3.6	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.1	5.4	4.8	3.8	4.5	4.3	4.9	4.5	4.3	4.6	4.5	4.4	4.6	4.7	4.8	5	5	4.8	5	5	5.3	5.3	5.5	5.5	5.6	5.6	5.5
Wave energy (kJ)	8	9	8	8	11	9	7	6	4	3	2	1	4	4	5	4	7	5	3	4	4	4	4	5	4	4	5	5	3	2	4	3	3	9	16	14	17	13	18	19	19	20	18	18	16	16	15	13	14	15	13	14	13	11	11	10
Wind speed (km/h)	8	10.6	14	18.2	10.5	7.3	6.2	6.2	4.6	6.5	14	19.1	20.1	16.8	22.2	22.7	13.6	9.7	3.1	7.9	3.7	11.8	9.3	9.1	11.5	12.2	13.5	16.8	12.3	4.3	6.5	10.9	15.5	12.7	6.3	11.7	15.3	15.8	14.8	17.3	16.3	13.7	9.9	12.7	17.5	13.7	14	12.5	11.7	10.8	9.3	14.3	17.4	16.6	4.7	19.3
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36th Street, North East, New Jersey is a classic East Coast beachbreak surf spot with a laid-back, local feel and a mix of sandbar-dependent waves. It’s known for producing fast, punchy sections when the sand is lining up, and can offer everything from manageable fun waves to hollow, powerful surf during bigger swells.

What it’s like

Type of break: Beachbreak
Wave quality: Can be very good when sandbars are in place, but conditions shift often
Wave shape: Typically quick, steep, and sometimes hollow
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers, though smaller days can be beginner-friendly

Conditions

Best swell: Northeasterly or hurricane swell tends to light it up
Best wind: Offshore or light west/southwest winds are usually favorable
Tide: Often highly tide-sensitive; mid to incoming tide can work well depending on the sand
Consistency: Moderately consistent, but highly dependent on sand movement and season

Hazards / things to know

Shifting sandbars can change the break frequently
Strong currents and fast-moving surf during larger swells
Crowds can build up when conditions are good
Like much of New Jersey, conditions can get cold, especially outside summer, so a wetsuit is often needed

Vibe

36th Street has more of a local neighborhood surf scene than a tourist-heavy one. On a good day, it can have a fun, energetic atmosphere with solid waves and plenty of action.