Island Beach State Park
A long, drive-on Jersey barrier beach with shifting sandbars that peel into fast right-and-left beachbreaks when a SE groundswell lines up with a west wind. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Island Beach State Park in New Jersey.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
Works best on SE-ESE groundswells with W-WNW offshore winds.
Low to mid tide windows usually clean up the bars but sandbars change daily.
Lineup Guide
The beach is exposed and can develop strong rips and shifting sandbars - expect variable peaks and occasional fisher traffic near popular access points.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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