Sandy Hook Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SE, ESE, E
Wind
W or WSW
Surf Height
Chest high-overhead
Tide
Low-mid generally best
Sandy Hook Surf Guide
The Gateway National Recreation Area in Sandy Hook boasts one of the few pointbreaks in New Jersey. Though usually smaller than the other well-known breaks in Monmouth County, The Cove is one of the best breaks in New Jersey when it's on. It's a long right point that takes a big S swell, but can occasionally pick up an easterly. It's not unusual to hear about a classic day of perfect rights going down at The Cove when almost every other break around was breaking left.Brighton Avenue jetty and Beachcombers are hollow waves that break on S swells. Most of the jetties in Long Branch take a S swell best, but the breaks at Seven Presidents Park can also take an E swell.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate to pro
Local Vibe
Doable
Mostly mellow except for a couple spots.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Hit-or-miss, depending on where in Sandy Hook.
Spot Rating
Fun
Some spots can be really good on the right day, but very fickle.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Depends on the exact spot but can be long.
Water Quality
Clean
Pretty clean overall.
Hazards
Rangers, wildlife (more wild than most of NJ).
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, Bodyboard
Access
Pretty easy with an entry fee.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
September through March
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