Surf: The southernmost break in New Jersey is one of a series of jetties that has recently developed good bars after a sand-pumping program. Best at mid to high on a building NE swell. Mainly well shaped lefts that can get hollow, plus a few bowly rights. Environment: Highly consistent and often crowded since it handles the NE winds. Some stormwater pollution, currents, and no surfing summer daytimes. Surf: General: Sometimes the most crowded spot in town, Broadway Beach offers the greatest variety of waves. The main peak is a consistently good left that breaks off the jetty, frequently shifting a little down the beach. There are also fun, wedgy rights, and lined-up lefts up and down the entire beach on a decent swell.

A northeast wind provides offshore conditions here, but size can be an issue here. It's best on a mid to high tide and northeast to southeast swell. It's best in the waist to overhead range.

Beach tags are required, and surfing is not allowed during the day in summer. Bodyboarders dig this spot because they can ride unrestricted here all day long in the summer.

Be prepared to deal with aggressive crowds during big nor'easters and hurricane swells. It's not uncommon to see 100 to 150 surfers out on a big nor'easter when the rest of the coast is giant and unsurfable. Tides: Mid-high generally best Size: Waist high-well overhead Wind: NNW Swell: NE to SE Bottom: Sand Paddling: Mellow to moderate, depends on the swell. Spot Rating: Fun on the right swell. Access: Easy, but toughest in the summer months. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Moderate to heavy -- spring, summer and fall. Local Vibe: Mellow to moderate. Environment: Pretty clean overall. Hazards: Rip currents, summer tourists. Season: September through March