Broadway Beach Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NE to SE
Wind
NNW
Surf Height
Waist high-well overhead
Tide
Mid-high generally best
Broadway Beach Surf Guide
Sometimes the most crowded spot in town, Broadway Beach offers the greatest variety of waves. The main peak is a consistently good left that breaks off the jetty, frequently shifting a little down the beach. There are also fun, wedgy rights, and lined-up lefts up and down the entire beach on a decent swell.A northeast wind provides offshore conditions here, but size can be an issue here. It's best on a mid to high tide and northeast to southeast swell. It's best in the waist to overhead range.Beach tags are required, and surfing is not allowed during the day in summer. Bodyboarders dig this spot because they can ride unrestricted here all day long in the summer.Be prepared to deal with aggressive crowds during big nor'easters and hurricane swells. It's not uncommon to see 100 to 150 surfers out on a big nor'easter when the rest of the coast is giant and unsurfable.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner to expert
Local Vibe
Doable
Mellow to moderate.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Moderate to heavy -- spring, summer and fall.
Spot Rating
Fun
Fun on the right swell.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Mellow to moderate, depends on the swell.
Water Quality
Clean
Pretty clean overall.
Hazards
Rip currents, summer tourists.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, Bodyboard
Access
Easy, but toughest in the summer months.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
September through March
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