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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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- ESE (120°)
- Direction range
- 90° - 150°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 1.9m
- 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
👥 Summer Break (Jun 15 – Aug 25) — expect extra crowds
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Jenkinsons?
Jenkinsons works best on a low to mid tide. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Jenkinsons?
Offshore wind at Jenkinsons blows from the WNW (300°). Anything in the 270° to 330° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Jenkinsons?
Jenkinsons wants ESE swell (90° to 150°) between 0.9m and 2.4m, with a period of 12s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Jenkinsons?
The main season at Jenkinsons is Aug-Nov. A secondary window runs Jan-Mar. Hurricane swells and nor'easters produce best conditions.
How do I get to Jenkinsons?
Fly into EWR, then allow about 60 minutes by road.
What kind of wave is Jenkinsons?
Jenkinsons is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights over a sand bottom. Difficulty is rated 4/10.
Best Season
Peak: Aug-Nov
Secondary: Jan-Mar
Hurricane swells and nor'easters produce best conditions.
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