Sea Girt Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

S, SSE, SE, ESE, E

Wind

W

Surf Height

Waist high-well overhead.

Tide

Low-mid generally best.

Sea Girt Surf Guide

To the north of Army Camp is a range of jetties that control the sand flow along the shore. Most break really well on the E-SE direction, as the coast begins a subtle bend outward. Each break is a little different each year, depending on the sandbar conditions.

Ability Level

Intermediate - Advanced

BegIntAdv

Intermediate to advanced.

Local Vibe

Doable

WelcomingIntimidating

Mostly moderate, but can get heavy on good days.

Crowd Factor

Moderate

MellowHeavy

Can be heavy but mostly not too bad.

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

Key sandbars get pretty good at times.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

Doable, can be tough on big days.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Pretty clean overall.

Hazards

Shallow bottom, rip currents, groins.

Bring Your

Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, Bodyboard

Access

Easy but be aware of beach badges in the summer months.

Bottom

Sand.

Best Season

September through March.

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