Jones Beach Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
E, NE, SE
Wind
WSW
Surf Height
Knee-high to double overhead
Tide
All tides
Jones Beach Surf Guide
Jones Beach is best during small to moderate crossed up swells. Very reliant on the quality of the sandbars to produce fun, hollow barrels, at the southern end there can sometimes be a decent right-hander that breaks when there is enough sand built up.
Ability Level
All Abilities
BegIntAdv
Beginner to advanced depending on size.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
WelcomingIntimidating
Humility and respect appreciated.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
MellowHeavy
Moderate.
Spot Rating
Poor
PoorPerfect
Usually a below average spot.
Shoulder Burn
Light
LightExhausting
Light to moderate.
Water Quality
Clean
CleanDirty
Clean.
Hazards
Sharks, currents.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Bodyboard
Access
Beach car park.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
Year-round
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