The Surf Window

Monmouth Beach

New Jersey, USA

Beach breakIntermediate

Quality beachbreak with good shape and accessible parking near town center. The sandbars here produce clean peaks that wall up nicely on a solid east or northeast swell. Close enough to NYC for a dawn patrol day trip.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalE (90°)
WindowNNE–SSE (30°–150°)
Size5-8ft

Wind

W

Offshore

Tide

Mid

LowMidHigh

Season

September-May

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Both

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Quality peaks

Length

60-140m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate
  • •Why: Quality peak shape with good walls and manageable power

Hazards

  • •Expensive town
  • •Cold water

Local Tips

  • •Close to NYC
  • •Year-round option

Location

Map showing the location of Monmouth Beach in New Jersey, USA

40.3304, -73.9815