Surf Forecast Summary
5/17/12
More waves on the way as this consistent stretch of surf remains alive and well! The current SSE windswell/E groundswell has produced super rippable waist to chest high waves these past couple of days with the help of light winds and great timed tides! As we approach the end of this week into the weekend, it seems that there should be a bump in the water every day for the beaches of NY/NJ! For Thursday, we will wake up to waves in the waist to stomach high range from the fading SE windswell, with very favorable conditions for most S/SE facing beaches, which means Long Island should be firing! Moderate N winds @ 10-15kt will groom the ocean surface and make a wonderful playground for all of those lucky enough to enjoy the day at the beach. Conditions will be less fair for many beaches of NJ, with the exception of southern spots (hint…hint…) as these N winds will create a sideshore texture producing a textured chop. Conditions remain fair for the morning Friday for standout beaches in NY, but will continue to be not so fair for the beaches of NJ. The best time to surf these thigh to waist high waves will be early in the morning as the winds will be moderate from the NNE @ 10-15kt, with ENE winds projected to follow during the second portion of the day slopping things up a bit. For Saturday, a SE short period picks the waves back up into the waist to stomach high + range, accompanied by favorably light N winds @ 5kt, picking up a tad throughout the day. Again, the waves should be better for beaches in the Long Island region, but are worth keeping an eye on anywhere in NJ throughout the day. If you’re all surfed out and can’t figure out what to do with your Saturday, head over to Asbury and join the ten thousand + crowd for the Bamboozle Festival! Even if you don’t have a ticket, the bars should be popping off all day/night! The conditions finally groom out completely on Sunday for the ever so patient NJ surfers as the winds are projected to become W @ 5-10kt, with fun thigh to waist high waves to play around on! This has to be the longest stretch of waves we’ve had in the water for our region in a very long time! Be sure to hop in the water at some point and have yourself some fun! Check back later this weekend for an updated forecast right here at TheSurfersView.com!
- New Jersey
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THURSDAY
May 17, 2012NEW JERSEY
Fair -Conditions
2-3ft +
New Jersey Forecast: For Thursday, leftover waves from the short period SE windswell is on tap for the Jersey Shore region with wave heights in the thigh to waist high range with occasional + sets likely. Conditions will be less than fair for the majority of the day with N winds @ 10-15kt, creating a sideshore, drifty texture on the ocean surface. Southern beaches should benefit more from the N winds than others. Check your local cam to see which beach is working the best. Weather will be partly cloudy in the 70’s.
FRIDAY
May 18, 2012NEW JERSEY
Poor Conditions
2-3ft
New Jersey Forecast: This SE short period windswell starts to mix with the NE windswell, together producing wave heights in the thigh to waist high range or so. . Conditions will be poor throughout the day with NNE winds @ 10-15kt, shifting more E for the second portion of the day. Might be able to find a wind protected spot that is working near your local break. Bring your arms because the drift could be a bit rough. Weather will be sunny in the 70’s.
SATURDAY
May 19, 2012NEW JERSEY
Fair - Conditions
2-3ft +
New Jersey Forecast: For Saturday, another SE short period swell is on the rise for the NJ region, producing wave heights in the waist to stomach high range. Conditions will be fair in the morning with light NNE winds @ 5kt, creating a slightly textured ocean surface. Definitely keep an eye on the cams throughout the day as the waves will be in the water for Saturday’s entirety! Pick a wind protected spot and hit it!
- New York
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THURSDAY
May 17, 2012NEW YORK
Fair - Good Conditions
2-4ft
New York Forecast: For Thursday, we have a solid SSE windswell in the water for the Long Island region, with wave heights in the waist to stomach high +range or so. Conditions will be fair to good with moderate N winds @ 10-15kt for the morning, creating a super clean ocean surface! The conditions are projected to be very favorable with a good chance of being really good for the majority of the day! If you’re saving a day to call out of work one day this month, this is the day! Weather will be partly cloudy in the 70’s.
FRIDAY
May 18, 2012NEW YORK
Fair - Conditions
1-2ft +
New York Forecast:A SE windswell starts to drop off a bit during the day of Friday for the Long Island region, but will still deliver waves in the thigh to waist high range. Conditions will be fair in the morning with moderate NNE winds @ 10-15kt, creating a clean ocean surface, but then shift more E, creating a sideshore bump and messing things up a bit mid day. The best bet is to get on it early in the day before the winds do! Weather will be sunny in the 70’s!
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SATURDAY
May 19, 2012NEW YORK
Poor Conditions
2-3ft +
New York Forecast: For Saturday, a SE short period swell mixes with the current windswell rising surf back into the waist to stomach high range for standout spots for the Long Island region! Conditions will be fair for the majority of the day with almost nonexistent N winds @ less than 5kt for the morning, shifting SSE by mid day. With more potential to develop into the next really fun day, only time will tell how well this swell pans out. Keep an eye on the camera’s and know before you go! Weather will be partly cloudy in the 70’s.
Extended Outlook:
Looking at the swell charts for early next week, nothing more than small knee to thigh high windswells are on the menu. Don’t get discouraged just yet, as anything can change from now until then. So keep checking the cams and the forecast page for a sneak peak of what’s to come! Have a great weekend!
