Bay Head Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S, SSE, SE
Wind
W
Surf Height
Waist high-2X overhead
Tide
Low-mid generally best
Bay Head Surf Guide
Bay Head offers some of the best tube riding opportunities in New Jersey. Short jetties create beachbreak sandbars that rock during south swells and hurricane season. Crowds have thickened in recent years though, so don't expect to surf alone on any decent swell.
Ability Level
All Abilities
All levels most days but advanced only on the biggest days of the year.
Local Vibe
Intimidating
Can get heavy, has trended heavier over the past several years.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
Heavy, especially on south swells.
Spot Rating
Perfect
Almost world-class on the right day, smaller swells usually not that good.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Mellow most of the time with rips forming around the groins on bigger days.
Water Quality
Clean
Pretty clean overall.
Hazards
Shallow sandbars, crowds, groins.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Longboard
Access
Limited parking but easy access.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
September through March.
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