Poverty Beach Surf Report & Forecast
Surf Report and Surf Forecast
Nearby Spots
Current Surf Conditions
Condition Rating
Surf Height
2-3FT
Thigh to waist
Swell
Wind
7KTSWNW
9kts gusts, Cross-shore
Tide
Temperature
75°F
1mm wetsuit
South New Jersey Forecast
Tim Kent •Today
Stronger southerly windswell around chest+ high. Still textured this afternoon, but decent surf.
Afternoon Outlook: Winds have trended more side-offshore W/WSW with textured but improving conditions early afternoon. Look for decently fun waves this afternoon, even if it is not perfect. Widespread surf in the waist-chest+ high range with W/WSW side-offshore winds continuing.
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