Spring Lake 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
Spring Lake Surf Guide
Mambo Beach, a hollow beachbreak, and Washington, a longboard haven, form the north end of Spring Lake. The other surfing beach is at the very end of Spring Lake and is commonly called Surfer's Beach or Kook Bay. It can be really fun on a S swell, as the inside corner will bowl up and produce a really fun, hollow left. Generally, Surfer's is a mushy wave and a great beginner spot.At the south end of Spring Lake, you'll find another series of jetties that can produce some great days. The actual South End Jetty is a bit longer than the rest, because the sandbar is a bit farther outside, so it's a good spot on bigger days. There's also a left just down the beach that can get good on a NE swell.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner to advanced
Local Vibe
Doable
Moderate for NJ standards.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Mostly not that bad, unless the surf is good.
Spot Rating
Fun
On the right swell, it's almost guaranteed to be fun.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Mellow most of the time with rips forming around the groins on bigger days.
Water Quality
Clean
Pretty clean overall.
Hazards
Shallow bottom, rip currents, groins, summer tourists.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, 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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