Report Time: Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 1:36 PM Eastern Time
Synopsis: Offshore conditions remain dynamic along the New Jersey coastline today. A sustained northerly flow is impacting surf zones, generating significant wind swell across the central and southern regions. Gale warnings are in effect for much of the coastal waters, correlating to rough sea states and elevated wave heights, especially north of Atlantic City.
BARNEGAT BUOY (44091) DATA
Swell Size: 9.0 ft
Swell Period: 10 seconds
Swell Direction: East (E)
ATLANTIC CITY CONDITIONS (NOAA)
Current Air Temperature: 65°F
Local Wind: North (N) 23-29 mph (20-25 knots)
Tide Information: Most recent High Tide (5.10 ft) at 12:18 PM. Next significant tide is Low Tide (0.56 ft) at 7:04 PM.
WAVE SIZE ESTIMATES BY REGION
| Location | Wave Size |
|---|---|
| Monmouth County: | 2-3 ft (Wind-affected) |
| Manasquan: | 5-8 ft (Large wind swell, choppy) |
| Hudson Ave LBI: | 5-7 ft (Significant wind swell, strong currents) |
| Cape May: | 3-4 ft (Wider swell angle, semi-choppy) |
Wave size estimates are from Surforecast/Pacificwaverider data sources. Weather and ocean condition data is from NOAA.