Long Beach Island
Long Beach Island is an 18-mile barrier island that offers countless peaks for surfers willing to explore—from jetty-enhanced breaks to open beach sandbars that shift with each storm. LBI has been a Jersey Shore surf destination for generations, with a loyal crew of regulars who know every sandbar nuance and surf it through winter in thick wetsuits. The family-friendly summer vibe transforms to empty beaches once September arrives, and the hurricane season delivers the best waves of the year. For surfers seeking options and room to spread out, LBI provides.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ESE (105°)
- Direction range
- 75° - 155°
- Size range
- 0.6m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.9m
- Height multiplier
- 1.00×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WNW (285°)
- Offshore range
- 255° - 325°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.3m
Water temp
17°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
6/10
👥 Spring Break (Mar 14 – Mar 22) — expect extra crowds
Access: Multiple beach access points along island.
Best Season
Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Secondary: Aug
Works in hurricane and nor'easter swells.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Jenkinsons
Manasquan Inlet
🏆 Jersey's best • Inlet-enhanced power • Dedicated local crew
Ocean City NJ
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly shore • Jetty setups • Classic boardwalk vibes
Asbury Park
🎸 Springsteen's shore • Rock and roll boardwalk • Jersey beach break
Rockaway Beach
🚇 A train to the lineup • NYC's surf spot • Diverse Queens community
Long Beach NY
🚂 LIRR accessible • Heavy local crew • NYC metro's best