Holyoke Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
ENE, E, ESE, SE
Wind
NW
Surf Height
Waist high-2X overhead
Tide
Any tide can work, depends on the sandbar and swell
Holyoke Surf Guide
Located in Beach Haven, Holyoke is a winding left that breaks off a long jetty. On a big nor'easter, it's a simple paddle around the jetty followed by lined-up lefts that roll forever. A smaller left and right peel off down the beach and are actually better when it's small. The sandbar is always shifting so you really never known what you're going to get.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate to advanced
Local Vibe
Doable
Show respect and you'll be good, can be heavy on good days.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Crowded in the summer/fall, not bad otherwise.
Spot Rating
Fun
On the right swell, super fun spot.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Depends on the swell and sandbar - ranges from easy in summer to very hard in winter.
Water Quality
Clean
Pretty clean overall.
Hazards
Groins, crowds, incompetent surfers and tourists (in summer).
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Longboard, Bodyboard
Access
Some street parking around so mostly easy.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
September through March
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