Surf Forecast  Broadway

Broadway surfspot characteristics

More about Broadway surfspot

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.

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.</br></br>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.</br></br>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.</br></br>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.

Beginner to expert

Easy, but toughest in the summer months.

September through March

Crowd Factor: Moderate to heavy -- spring, summer and fall. Local Vibe: Mellow to moderate.

Highly consistent and often crowded since it handles the NE winds. Some stormwater pollution, currents, and no surfing summer daytimes.

Pretty clean overall.

Rip currents, summer tourists.