Asbury Park
Asbury Park combines Jersey Shore surf culture with a rock-and-roll heritage that made the boardwalk famous long before Bruce Springsteen wrote songs about it. The beach break delivers typical New Jersey waves—punchy peaks that reward quick surfing when hurricane swells or nor'easters arrive. The revitalized town brings a creative, slightly edgy vibe that contrasts with the buttoned-up shore towns to the south. For surfers who want good waves and interesting après-surf options, Asbury Park delivers both.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- E (95°)
- Direction range
- 65° - 145°
- Size range
- 0.6m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.9m
- Height multiplier
- 1.00×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- W (280°)
- Offshore range
- 250° - 320°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.3m
Water temp
16°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
7/10
👥 Summer Break (Jun 15 – Aug 25) — expect extra crowds
Access: Public beach with boardwalk.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Asbury Park?
Asbury Park works best on a low to mid tide, ideally between 0.4m and 1.3m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Asbury Park?
Offshore wind at Asbury Park blows from the W (280°). Anything in the 250° to 320° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Asbury Park?
Asbury Park wants E swell (65° to 145°) between 0.6m and 2.5m, with a period of 12s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Asbury Park?
The main season at Asbury Park is Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr. A secondary window runs Aug. Fall hurricanes and winter nor'easters.
How do I get to Asbury Park?
Fly into EWR, then allow about 60 minutes by road. Public beach with boardwalk.
What kind of wave is Asbury Park?
Asbury Park is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 4/10.
Best Season
Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Secondary: Aug
Fall hurricanes and winter nor'easters.
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