New Jersey • Ocean County • Buoy: 44091

Barnegat Light

Junky

Wave Height

1-2

ft

Swell

~6s

ESE

Wind

10mph

Offshore (SW)

Water

61°

4/3mm

Rising• High in 1h 26m

Updated: 11/3/2026, 5:30:03 AM • Data: Open-Meteo

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Surf Graph

Clean
Fair
Choppy
Flat

Wave energy

Weak

How much energy each wave delivers, in kilojoules per metre of wave crest.

0.8 kJ/m

Right now

0.8 swell · 0.0 chop

10MODERATEWedThuFriSatSunMon
Groundswell
Wind chop
Drag to scrub

10

Peak this week

Mon

Peaks on

Moderate

At its best

Buoy Check

NDBC 44091
FTSECMISS
Buoy2.33—
Open-Meteo0.98-1.4
WW31.73-0.6
ECMWF1.46-0.9
Blend1.18-1.2
Blend −1.2ft cold1h ago

Tide Forecast

Today
H7:20am3.9ft
L1:14pm0.7ft
H7:36pm4.4ft
Tomorrow
L2:04am0.4ft
H8:21am4.2ft
L2:21pm0.6ft
H8:36pm4.3ft
Thu, Nov 5
L2:55am0.3ft
H9:13am4.5ft
L3:19pm0.5ft
H9:27pm4.3ft
Fri, Nov 6
L3:40am0.2ft

About Barnegat Light

Barnegat Light is a popular surf spot located in Ocean County, New Jersey. Known for consistent waves and accessible conditions, it's a favorite among local surfers. Check the forecast above for current conditions and plan your session.

FAQ

What is the water temperature at Barnegat Light?

The current water temperature at Barnegat Light is 61°F. A 4/3mm wetsuit with optional boots is recommended.

What is the surf like at Barnegat Light today?

Barnegat Light currently has waves around 1-2ft. Conditions change throughout the day, so check back for updated forecasts.

What time is high tide at Barnegat Light?

Today's high tide at Barnegat Light is at 2:20 AM ET. Tide times shift daily, so check our forecast for upcoming tide schedules.

What time is low tide at Barnegat Light?

Today's low tide at Barnegat Light is at 8:06 PM ET. Tide times shift daily, so check our forecast for upcoming tide schedules.

What are the best conditions for surfing Barnegat Light?

Barnegat Light works best with swells from the E, ENE, SE and W, NW, SW winds (offshore). The ideal tide is mid to high.

Is Barnegat Light good for beginners?

Barnegat Light is best suited for intermediate surfers who are comfortable paddling out and catching unbroken waves. Beginners may find it challenging on bigger days.

This Week's Outlook

Friday morning looks like the pick with 3ft waves and light offshore winds that'll clean things up, plus you'll have that early high tide at 5 AM to work with. If you can't wait that long, Wednesday afternoon is solid and way less crowded than the weekend push.

Updated 11/2/2026, 6:00:14 PM

Spot Info

Break TypeJetty Break
BottomSand
Skill LevelIntermediate
CrowdModerate
Best TideMid to High
Best SwellE, ENE, SE
Best WindW, NW, SW