Surf spot

Pavilion Ave, Long Branch

Forecast conditions and map view for Pavilion Ave, Long Branch 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: 40.2973, -73.9795

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.5	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3
Wave direction	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ESE	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	ESE
Wave period (s)	5	5	4.2	5.6	4.3	6.4	5.1	5	5	5.3	3.4	3.5	3.6	3.6	3.9	4	4.1	4	5.3	5.8	4.3	4.8	5.2	8	4.9	4.3	3.9	3.8	3.8	4.2	4.6	3.8	3.3	4.4	4.5	4.8	5	5	4.7	5	5.4	5.1	5.2	5.3	5.5	5.5	5.6	5.7	5.6	5.5	5.5	5.3	5.3	5.4	4.6	6.8
Wave energy (kJ)	9	8	3	4	3	4	5	6	6	6	8	7	9	8	11	10	9	7	11	12	4	6	5	11	6	3	8	9	8	8	10	5	4	8	8	11	13	14	9	12	16	15	15	15	16	14	10	10	11	11	10	8	8	7	5	8
Wind speed (km/h)	6.6	5.8	2.5	11.1	18.7	17.9	15.6	14.5	14.3	12.3	12.3	10.9	9	4.3	10.7	8.4	11.6	20.2	18.1	21.5	16.9	15.2	19.3	18.7	19.2	18.2	16.5	17.4	16.3	14.5	9.6	12.6	6.2	5.9	6.9	11.6	11.6	13.3	10.5	8	5.9	4.9	3.9	7.8	16.4	19.8	16.4	13.2	12.9	12.2	13.2	14.4	17.7	9.2	8.9	15.9
Wind direction	WNWOffshore	WNWCross-off	WGlassy	SECross-on	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SWCross-off	WNWOffshore	WNWOffshore	NWGlassy	SSECross	SWCross-off	WSWOffshore	NNWCross-off	NNWCross-off	NCross	NCross	NCross	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	ENEOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	ESEOnshore	ESEOnshore	EOnshore	ENEOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	ESEOnshore	SECross-on	SECross-on	SCross	SWCross-off	WSWGlassy	SWGlassy	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SCross	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	WSWOffshore	NWCross-off	NNWCross-off	NWCross-off	NWCross-off	NCross

Pavilion Ave, Long Branch, New Jersey is a popular surf break along the Jersey Shore in Monmouth County. It’s a classic North Atlantic beachbreak with shifting sandbars, so the shape of the waves can change a lot from day to day and even after storms.

What it’s like

Wave type: Beach break
Bottom: Sandy
Wave quality: Can be fun and punchy when the sandbars line up, but often inconsistent
Crowd level: Can get crowded, especially in summer and on good swell days
Best for: Intermediate surfers, though beginners may surf smaller summer waves with caution

Typical conditions

Best swell: Northeast or east swells
Best wind: West or northwest offshore winds
Tide: Often works best at a mid tide, but this depends on sand conditions
Season: Fall and winter usually bring the cleanest and most powerful surf, while summer tends to be smaller and weaker

Local notes

Because it’s a beachbreak, sandbars shift frequently, so the best peaks may move along the beach.
Like many Jersey Shore spots, it can be affected by strong currents, shorebreak, and occasional storms.
Parking and access can be relatively convenient compared with more remote spots, which contributes to the crowd.

Overall

Pavilion Ave is a reliable local beachbreak with occasional really good days when a solid swell meets good sandbar setup and offshore wind. It’s a solid spot to check if you’re surfing the Long Branch area, especially when other nearby beaches are not lining up.