Brigantine Jetty Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
ENE, E, ESE, SE
Wind
WNW to NW
Surf Height
Chest high-well overhead
Tide
Mid-high (incoming)
Brigantine Jetty Surf Guide
There are good lefts and even better rights in the area from the Brigantine Inlet Jetty to about four blocks north. Shifting peaks wedge up outside, then wall up down the beach, often ending in a fast, hollow inside section. The break is best on a S swell and W wind, but also takes a light SW wind well. Brigantine Jetty doesn't handle sizes over six-feet that well, so head over the bridge to Atlantic City when it's too big.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate to advanced
Local Vibe
Doable
Can get heavy on good days but mostly mellow to moderate.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Moderate, heavy on summer weekends.
Spot Rating
Fun
Can be fickle but can get really good.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Mostly not bad but big days are rough.
Water Quality
Clean
Pretty clean overall, except after very heavy rain.
Hazards
Rocks, currents .
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, Bodyboard
Access
Easy, free parking and a 10- to 15-minute walk (or four-wheel drive by permit only).
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
September through March
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