Island Beach State Park surf forecast

Seaside Park · New Jersey · United States

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Undeveloped barrier beach with mostly right-hand peaks on southeast swell and west wind, best around low tide. Few people, but rips and jellyfish.

Break

beach break, rights; faces E

Level

beginner

Best swell

ESE, SE, SSE

Best wind

WSW, W, WNW (offshore)

Best tide

low tide

Season

Aug-Nov hurricane swells, plus winter nor'easters

Typical size

0.5-2 m

Crowd

low

Hazards

rips; jellyfish

Nearby spots

• Manasquan Inlet, Manasquan
• Belmar, Belmar
• Asbury Park, Asbury Park
• Brigantine Castle, Brigantine
• Sandy Hook The Cove, Sandy Hook
• Ocean City 7th Street, Ocean City

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