Ortley Beach 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

Ortley Beach Surf Guide

Here, you'll find several beachbreak alternatives to the big-name, big-crowd locations to the north. Each is highly dependent upon the sandbar at any given time. When the sandbars are good though, it can be a great spot if looking to ditch the crowds.

Ability Level

All Abilities

BegIntAdv

Beginner to advanced

Local Vibe

Welcoming

WelcomingIntimidating

Mellow.

Crowd Factor

Mellow

MellowHeavy

Plenty of room to find your own spot.

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

The sandbars can be hit-or-miss but fun on the right day.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

Doable for most surfers, even newbies.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Pretty clean overall.

Hazards

Shallow bottom, rip currents.

Bring Your

Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, Bodyboard

Access

Easy but be aware of beach badges in the summer months.

Bottom

Sand

Best Season

September through March

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