Mantoloking Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

S, SSE, SE

Wind

W

Surf Height

Waist high-overhead

Tide

Low-mid generally best

Mantoloking Surf Guide

Here you'll find several beachbreak alternatives to the big-name, big-crowd locations to the north. Each is highly dependent upon the sandbar at any given time but there often can be fun sections on the right swell.

Ability Level

All Abilities

BegIntAdv

Beginner to advanced

Local Vibe

Welcoming

WelcomingIntimidating

Chill for most areas on most swells.

Crowd Factor

Mellow

MellowHeavy

Plenty of room to find your own spot, even in Summer.

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

Fun on the right day, and low-key.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

Mellow most of the time although bigger days are challenging.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Pretty clean overall.

Hazards

Shallow bottom, rip currents.

Bring Your

Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, Bodyboard, SUP, Skimming, Bodysurfing

Access

Not that easy in the summer, otherwise usually wide open

Bottom

Sand

Best Season

September through March

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