Surf spot

Avalon - 30th Street

Forecast conditions and map view for Avalon - 30th 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: 39.0927, -74.7185

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Wind speed (km/h)	5.2	8.1	11.4	17.2	17.4	16.6	17.1	20.6	20.4	12.6	9.6	9.3	12.7	10.1	8.4	3.4	3.6	9.6	22.3	19.8	20.3	16.9	14	17.5	14.8	13.4	11.8	17.4	17.7	15	13	11.1	6.7	7.9	8.9	9.4	13.4	9.4	9.1	8.4	7.4	3.9	6.6	8.3	12.3	13.1	18	17.7	15.5	14.3	13.7	13.5	10	10.1	8.3	8.1
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Avalon - 30th Street is a classic beachbreak in Avalon, New Jersey on the North East U.S. coast. It’s a sand-bottom surf spot that can offer fun, peaky waves, especially when coastal swells line up with offshore winds.

Quick description

Type: Beachbreak
Bottom: Sand
Best for: Intermediate surfers, though it can be surfed by beginners on smaller days
Wave quality: Can be playful and punchy, but conditions change quickly due to shifting sandbars
Crowds: Can get busy in season, especially on favorable swell days

What it’s like

Avalon’s 30th Street area tends to produce short, hollow, or fast-breaking peaks when the sandbars are in the right place. On smaller days, it may be more forgiving with softer shoulders, but stronger swells can make it steeper and more challenging. Because it’s a beachbreak, the setup can vary from day to day.

Best conditions

Swell direction: Works well with typical Northeast swell windows, especially when there’s enough size to bend into the beach
Wind: Cleanest with light offshore or calm winds
Tide: Often best around mid to mid-high tide, though the ideal tide depends on sandbar setup

Things to know

Conditions can change rapidly after storms or strong swell events
Look out for rip currents, especially when surf is bigger
Summer crowds and lifeguarded swimming zones can affect access and surf quality