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submitted by: Captain Rediculo
GENERAL
The northernmost section of the Jersey coast is likely the least-heralded area on the Jersey shore, but it isn't due to any
lack of surf or talent. You don't hear much about North Jersey, and that's just the way the locals like it. The Jersey
coast is a microcosm of California, with the southern breaks being higher profile, while the northern spots are more remote
and less acknowledged. And, there is less tourism altogether in North Jersey. You won't see the vast discrepancies between
summer and winter populations. Several areas are protected by state parks, and many residents are environmentally active.
As of the last couple years, Monmouth Beach forms the nucleus of the northernmost Jersey action on any given day. Prior to
that, Long Branch was the deal, but a sand replenishment plan moved the sand and the action over to Monmouth. For novelty's
sake, the only legitimate pointbreak around is located on New Jersey's northern tip, called Sandy Hook.
Ability level: intermediate to advanced
Bring your: shortboard, longboard, surf ski
Best season: all
Access: tough parking
Bicep burn: 8 (1=knee-high Waikiki; 10=triple-overhead Ocean Beach)
Poo patrol: 3 (1=clean; 10=turds in the lineup)
Hazards: There's a gay nude beach in Sandy Hook State Park.
SPOT RATING: 4****
(1- not so okay, 2-okay, 3-cool, 4-very cool, 5-the ultimate spot)
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HOW TO GET THERE
NJ Garden State Parkway to exit for 36 North(I think its 105). Then just follow signs for Sandy Hook and Fort Hancock and
you run right into it.
WAVES
The Gateway National Recreation Area in Sandy Hook boasts one of the few pointbreaks in New Jersey. Though usually smaller
than the other well-known breaks in Monmouth County, The Cove is one of the best breaks in New Jersey. It's a long right
point that takes a big south swell, but can occasionally pick up an easterly. It's not unusual to hear about a classic day
going down at The Cove when almost every other break around is breaking left.
Brighton Avenue jetty and Beachcombers are hollow waves that break on south swells. Most of the jetties in Long Branch take
a south swell best, but the breaks at Seven Presidents Park can also take a north swell. There are a number of parking lots
in Sandy Hook, each holding a relatively uncrowded peak just out in front.
Best tide: low
Best swell direction: SE, E
Best size: head-high plus
Best wind: W, NW
Bottom: sand and rock
Perfecto-meter: 8 (1=Lake Erie; 10=Jeffreys Bay)
CROWDS / LOCALISM
Crowd factor: heavy in certain spots but you can find a lonely stretch of beach if you drive long enough
Local vibe: moderate
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