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Surf at Barnegat Light, N. J.

The South Jetty

A working jetty that channels Me-Atlantic swells into punchy, often rippy right-hand peaks with a habit of peaking near the structure. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for The South Jetty in New Jersey.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationNew Jersey, US
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The Wave

Best baseline setup is a long-period Southeast swell with a Northwest offshore breeze around mid-tide for cleaner, more powerful rights.

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Lineup Guide

Strong rip currents and an active jetty shadow concentrate peaks near the structure, so sit high and watch the moving sandbars.

Access and crowds are modest but spike when the SE groundswells line up.

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