Jenkinsons
Jenkinsons is a Point Pleasant Beach bodyboarding staple where Jersey Shore sandbars can build short, ledgy peaks with enough power for barrels and ramps. It is most interesting during late-summer tropical swell or winter nor'easters, when the beachbreak gains size and shape. The wave is accessible but still demands respect for rips, shifting bars, and crowded good days.
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- Optimal direction
- ESE (120°)
- Direction range
- 90° - 150°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 1.6m - 2m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WNW (300°)
- Offshore range
- 270° - 330°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
Water temp
16°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Bottom
Sand
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
5/10
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Jenkinsons?
Jenkinsons is a beach break in Point Pleasant Beach, USA, with peaks that run both left and right over a sand bottom. It's also a renowned bodyboarding wave.
What swell works best at Jenkinsons?
Jenkinsons picks up swell from the E round to the SSE, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the ESE. It starts working at around 0.9m and handles up to about 2.4m, with the sweet spot around 1.6 to 2m. Period matters too: aim for 12s or longer, as anything under 8s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Jenkinsons?
A WNW wind is dead offshore at Jenkinsons, and anything from the W round to the NNW keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to midday. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Jenkinsons?
Jenkinsons is at its best around the low to mid tide.
When is the best time of year to surf Jenkinsons?
The most reliable run of swell at Jenkinsons comes Aug to Nov. There's a second window in Jan to Mar too. Hurricane swells and nor'easters produce best conditions.
How cold is the water at Jenkinsons?
The water at Jenkinsons averages around 16°C, so you'll want a 4/3mm fullsuit. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Jenkinsons good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 4/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. Expect a moderate crowd (5/10) when it's on. Things to watch for: strong rips.
How do I get to Jenkinsons?
The nearest airport on our list is EWR, then it's roughly a one-hour drive.
What other surf spots are near Jenkinsons?
The closest breaks we track are Manasquan Inlet (1.5 km), Asbury Park (14 km) and Long Beach Island (52 km), handy when Jenkinsons isn't working.
Best Season
Peak: Aug-Nov
Secondary: Jan-Mar
Hurricane swells and nor'easters produce best conditions.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Manasquan Inlet
🏆 Jersey's best • Inlet-enhanced power • Dedicated local crew
Asbury Park
🎸 Springsteen's shore • Rock and roll boardwalk • Jersey beach break
Long Beach Island
🏝️ 18-mile barrier island • Endless peaks • Jersey Shore tradition
Rockaway Beach
🚇 A train to the lineup • NYC's surf spot • Diverse Queens community
Long Beach NY
🚃 NYC accessible • Train to waves • Urban surf
Lido Beach
Long Island bowls | Hurricane-season peaks | NYC-accessible