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Wildwood surf report and forecast
Swell 1: 0.3 m 8 s ESE · Swell 2: 0.2 m 5 s ENE
Best window this week: Friday 10:00 EST — 8.7 1.3 m (4.3 ft) at 11 s, glassy wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (127° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | 0.3 B 2 · A 0 | 0.3–0.4 m (1.1–1.3 ft) | 8 s | ESE | 5 kt glassy | 06:27–16:57 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 0.8 B 3 · A 0 | 0.4–0.5 m (1.2–1.7 ft) | 9 s | ESE | 6 kt cross-onshore | 06:29–16:55 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 1.5 B 4 · A 0 | 0.5–0.7 m (1.6–2.4 ft) | 8 s | SE | 8 kt cross-onshore | 06:30–16:54 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 4.3 B 5 · A 3 | 0.8–1.3 m (2.7–4.2 ft) | 9 s | SE | 12 kt cross-onshore | 06:31–16:53 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 8.7 B 6 · A 6 | 1.1–1.4 m (3.6–4.5 ft) | 11 s | SE | 6 kt glassy | 06:32–16:52 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 7.7 B 7 · A 5 | 1.1–1.2 m (3.5–3.9 ft) | 10 s | ESE | 14 kt offshore | 06:33–16:51 |
| Sun 08 Nov | 8.3 B 7 · A 5 | 1.1–1.2 m (3.5–4.1 ft) | 11 s | ESE | 11 kt cross-offshore | 06:34–16:50 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 07:00 | 0.3 B 2 · A 0 | 0.4 m (1.2 ft) | 8 s ESE | 2 kt SW glassy |
| Mon 10:00 | 0.1 B 2 · A 0 | 0.3 m (1.1 ft) | 8 s ESE | 5 kt S cross-onshore |
| Mon 13:00 | 0.1 B 2 · A 0 | 0.3 m (1.1 ft) | 8 s ESE | 6 kt SSW cross-shore |
| Mon 16:00 | 0.0 B 1 · A 0 | 0.3 m (1.1 ft) | 8 s ESE | 6 kt S cross-onshore |
| Mon 19:00 | 0.2 B 2 · A 0 | 0.4 m (1.2 ft) | 8 s ESE | 9 kt S cross-onshore |
| Mon 22:00 | 0.4 B 2 · A 0 | 0.4 m (1.3 ft) | 8 s ESE | 8 kt SSW cross-shore |
| Tue 01:00 | 1.0 B 4 · A 0 | 0.4 m (1.2 ft) | 10 s ESE | 6 kt SW cross-shore |
| Tue 04:00 | 0.7 B 3 · A 0 | 0.4 m (1.2 ft) | 10 s ESE | 5 kt WSW cross-shore |
| Tue 07:00 | 0.6 B 3 · A 0 | 0.4 m (1.2 ft) | 10 s ESE | 2 kt WSW glassy |
| Tue 10:00 | 0.5 B 3 · A 0 | 0.4 m (1.2 ft) | 9 s ESE | 4 kt SSE glassy |
| Tue 13:00 | 0.5 B 3 · A 0 | 0.4 m (1.2 ft) | 9 s ESE | 6 kt S cross-onshore |
| Tue 16:00 | 0.8 B 3 · A 0 | 0.4 m (1.4 ft) | 9 s ESE | 9 kt SSE cross-onshore |
| Tue 19:00 | 1.4 B 4 · A 0 | 0.5 m (1.7 ft) | 9 s ESE | 10 kt S cross-onshore |
| Tue 22:00 | 1.5 B 4 · A 0 | 0.5 m (1.7 ft) | 8 s ESE | 9 kt S cross-onshore |
Model vs reality: nearest buoy
Buoy Bethany Beach, DE (263) (44084), 54 km from Wildwood, reported 2 h before this update. model on target (within 0.1 m).
| Buoy | Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Wave height | 0.5 m (1.6 ft) | 0.4 m (1.3 ft) |
| Peak period | 10 s | 8 s |
| Swell from | E | ESE |
Buoy = measured at sea by NOAA NDBC. Model = GFS-Wave interpolated to the buoy's position and time. A persistent gap means the model is running high or low for this swell; adjust the forecast accordingly.
Wildwood tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (EST, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | High 01:50 (+0.3 m / +0.9 ft) · Low 07:50 (-0.4 m / -1.3 ft) · High 14:20 (+0.5 m / +1.5 ft) · Low 20:50 (-0.4 m / -1.4 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | High 03:00 (+0.3 m / +1.0 ft) · Low 09:00 (-0.4 m / -1.2 ft) · High 15:20 (+0.4 m / +1.4 ft) · Low 21:50 (-0.5 m / -1.5 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | High 04:00 (+0.4 m / +1.2 ft) · Low 10:10 (-0.4 m / -1.2 ft) · High 16:10 (+0.4 m / +1.4 ft) · Low 22:40 (-0.5 m / -1.6 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | High 05:00 (+0.4 m / +1.4 ft) · Low 11:00 (-0.4 m / -1.3 ft) · High 17:00 (+0.4 m / +1.3 ft) · Low 23:20 (-0.5 m / -1.6 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | High 05:40 (+0.5 m / +1.6 ft) · Low 11:50 (-0.4 m / -1.3 ft) · High 17:50 (+0.4 m / +1.2 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | Low 00:00 (-0.5 m / -1.7 ft) · High 06:20 (+0.5 m / +1.7 ft) · Low 12:40 (-0.4 m / -1.3 ft) · High 18:30 (+0.3 m / +1.1 ft) |
| Sun 08 Nov | Low 00:40 (-0.5 m / -1.7 ft) · High 07:00 (+0.6 m / +1.8 ft) · Low 13:20 (-0.4 m / -1.3 ft) · High 19:10 (+0.3 m / +1.1 ft) |
Nearby spots
- 0.3 Avalon 15 km · 0.4 m (1.2 ft) now
- 0.1 Cape May 21 km · 0.4 m (1.2 ft) now
- 0.4 Ocean City 39 km · 0.4 m (1.2 ft) now
- 0.4 Indian River Inlet 47 km · 0.4 m (1.2 ft) now
- 0.4 Fishing Point 58 km · 0.4 m (1.2 ft) now
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Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: GOT4.10c (NASA GSFC) via pyTMD. Water: sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo Marine API (ECMWF / Météo-France), CC BY 4.0. Times in local time (America/New_York). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (39.00, -74.75); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.