Asbury Park Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

S, SSE, SE

Wind

W

Surf Height

Waist high-well overhead

Tide

Lower tides, unless it's big

Asbury Park Surf Guide

The waves in Asbury Park are pretty standard beachbreak. It isn't as shapely as nearby towns, but it has its day, particularly during hurricanes and nor'easters. When it's good, it's thick, and there are barrels aplenty.

Ability Level

All Abilities

BegIntAdv

Beginner to advanced

Local Vibe

Doable

WelcomingIntimidating

Mostly mellow except for a couple spots.

Crowd Factor

Moderate

MellowHeavy

Middle of the road for Monmounth County.

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

Can get really good on the right type of swell.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

Mellow most of the time with rips forming around the groins on bigger days.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Pretty clean overall.

Hazards

Shallow bottom, rip currents, groins, summer tourists.

Bring Your

Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, Bodyboard

Access

Has improved in recent years, be aware of beach badges in the summer.

Bottom

Sand

Best Season

September through March

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