Casino Pier Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SE, ESE, E, ENE
Wind
W to WNW
Surf Height
Stomach high-well overhead
Tide
Depends on the sandbar and size but mid is good
Casino Pier Surf Guide
Although the pier is much smaller than it was before Hurricane Sandy, Casino Pier offers some of the longest tube rides in New Jersey. Crowds can be heavy, and there is a solid crew of locals who run the show. Several established names have retained their position in the pecking order for the better part of two decades.On the south side, there's an occasional right bowl that breaks in the middle of the beach. The pier has hosted world-tour events in the past, including the infamous New Jersey Pro of 1988, in which the prize money mysteriously vanished by the time the contest ended.Just north of the famous Casino Pier, Hiering Avenue offers fun lefts and rights. Wide open to most any swell, it breaks with relative consistency.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Some experience to Pros.
Local Vibe
Intimidating
Can get heavy with locals regulating, but that's not always a bad thing.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
Mostly heavy.
Spot Rating
Fun
When the sand is good, usually better than most other areas locally.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Usually doesn't break that far out so pretty doable.
Water Quality
Clean
Pretty clean overall.
Hazards
Crusty locals, crowds, tourists (in the summer).
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish
Access
Annoying in the summer, pretty easy otherwise
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
September through March
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