Surf Forecast  The South Jetty

The South Jetty surfspot characteristics

More about The South Jetty surfspot

A NE swell will be a mess here, but E to S swells will work nicely at mid to high tide. A fun summertime wave that usually gets chest-high peaks. Consistent and sometimes crowded, as the jetty offers some protection from S winds.

General: There are good lefts and even better rights in the area from the Brigantine Inlet Jetty to about four blocks north. Shifting peaks wedge up outside, then wall up down the beach, often ending in a fast, hollow inside section. The break is best on a S swell and W wind, but also takes a light SW wind well. Brigantine Jetty doesn't handle sizes over six-feet that well, so head over the bridge to Atlantic City when it's too big. Tides: Mid-high (incoming) Size: Chest high-well overhead Wind: WNW to NW Swell: ENE, E, ESE, SE Bottom: Sand Paddling: Mostly not bad but big days are rough. Spot Rating: Can be fickle but can get really good.

Intermediate to advanced

Easy, free parking and a 10- to 15-minute walk (or four-wheel drive by permit only).

September through March

Crowd Factor: Moderate, heavy on summer weekends. Local Vibe: Can get heavy on good days but mostly mellow to moderate.

Parking in the summer is non-existent in the surrounding residential streets, but there is year-round 4WD beach access if you have an $100 annual permit. The lifeguards keep the swimmers away but can’t do anything about the rabid fox that bites non-locals. Tags.

Pretty clean overall, except after very heavy rain.

Rocks, currents .