Loch Arbour Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

S, SSE, SE

Wind

W

Surf Height

Waist high-well overhead

Tide

Low-mid generally best

Loch Arbour Surf Guide

The Long Jetty at Loch Arbor is located right in front of the high-rise apartments. It can hold the biggest swells that hit New Jersey. Controlled by a crew of locals, the middle peak does not play well with interlopers, but never fear, there are other peaks without the hassle.

The L-shaped jetty points southward and breaks best on a northeast swell. It gets a really steep right off the takeoff and can be somewhat clean when everywhere else is choppy. But beware of the rocks.

Ability Level

All Abilities

BegIntAdv

Beginner to advanced

Local Vibe

Doable

WelcomingIntimidating

Can be heavy at main peaks but area to spread out.

Crowd Factor

Moderate

MellowHeavy

Can be crowded but room to spread out.

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

Key spots get pretty good at times.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

Some spots have far paddles but not too bad.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Pretty clean overall.

Hazards

Shallow sandbars, groins.

Bring Your

Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, SUP

Access

Limited but doable (most challenging in the summer).

Bottom

Sand

Best Season

September through March

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