Loch Arbour and Deal Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S, SSE, SE
Wind
W
Surf Height
Waist high-well overhead
Tide
Low-mid generally best
Loch Arbour and Deal Surf Guide
The Long Jetty at Loch Arbor is located right in front of the high-rise apartments. It can hold the biggest swells that hit New Jersey. Controlled by a crew of locals, the middle peak does not play well with interlopers, but never fear, there are other peaks without the hassle.The L-shaped jetty points southward and breaks best on a northeast swell. It gets a really steep right off the takeoff and can be somewhat clean when everywhere else is choppy. But beware of the rocks.There are also a few other breaks in Deal that aren't surfed all that much. Many of the beaches are run by private clubs, meaning you have to known someone to get in. To make matters worse, there are no public parking lots in Deal, and street parking is heavily metered. In winter, you should be able to find a decent place to park; summer, of course, is a different story.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate to advanced
Local Vibe
Doable
Can be heavy at main peaks but area to spread out.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Can be crowded but room to spread out.
Spot Rating
Fun
Key spots get pretty good at times.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Some spots have far paddles but not too bad.
Water Quality
Clean
Pretty clean overall.
Hazards
Rich homeowners, groins.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish
Access
Limited but doable, watch out for rich people who don't like surfers.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
September through March
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