Poverty Beach Surf Report & Forecast

Surf Report and Surf Forecast

Current Surf Conditions

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Condition Rating

LOTUS Forecast
POOR TO FAIR

Surf Height

1-2FT

Knee to thigh

LOTUS Forecast

Swell

2FT6s
S169º
1.3FT8s
ESE113º
1.3FT3s
NW310º
LOTUS Forecast

Wind

2KTSNNE

2kts gusts, Offshore

Model Forecast
Satellite map of location

Tide

1.9FT

Temperature

59°F

spotName Wind & Weather
74ºF

3/2mm wetsuit

Rob Mitstifer

South New Jersey Forecast

Rob Mitstifer •

Today

Small clean S swell with light+ W breezes early. Rideable waist high surf for the floaty boards.

Afternoon Outlook: Winds are light offshore with continued small surf and clean conditions. Winds trend light onshore before dark for textured conditions.

Poverty Beach Surf Forecast

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Poverty Beach Surf Guide

Located in Cape May, Poverty Beach is a fickle strech of sand that can offer some really fun with the right wind, swell, and tide combination. The majority of swells are not super ideal for Poverty, but a big E or SE swell combined with N or NE winds can get this spot cooking. If you're looking to seek novelty spots, this could be an option. On most days there will be better spot options a short drive away. Read more