Shortboard · New Jersey
Shortboard in New Jersey
19 operators across New Jersey.
New Jersey surfing
New Jersey gets written off as a surf state, which is exactly how the locals like it. The coastline runs open to the Atlantic from Sandy Hook in the north down to Cape May at the southern tip, and the barrier islands and jetties in between carve that raw ocean energy into a long menu of breaks. A grinding nor'easter or a swell fired off some distant hurricane usually leaves something rideable somewhere along the shore.
The bones of the place are sand, mile after mile of beach break, stitched together by rock and old wood jetties that focus and shape the peaks. Monmouth County towns like Manasquan and Belmar draw the crowds when winter swells stack up. Down the central coast, Long Beach Island is all shifting sandbars, and on the right day those bars line up long, workable walls. Ocean City and Cape May sit more open and exposed to the south, changing character with every shift in swell direction.
About shortboard
Performance shortboard schools and coaches: high-performance progression on thrusters, twins, and mid-lengths.
Quick facts
- Best season
- April through November
Operators
Shortboard operators
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Resources
More to explore in Shortboard
Hand-picked videos and free guides from the community to help you plan your next trip.
Videos worth watching
Hand-picked clips, sorted by what you do.
Surfing 101: HOW TO Paddle In Like a Pro and Catch Waves with Ease
SURFER
How To Surf A Shortboard
Hydro Mind
Surfing 101: HOW TO Take Off Like a Pro and Catch More Waves
SURFER
How to Surf a Shortboard (5 simple steps)
Meek Surf
Shortcut To Surf A Shortboard - Surfing Tips
Hydro Mind
Beginners Guide : How to Transition from a longboard to a shortboard
Shralp Stories
Guides worth reading
Trip briefs, prep checklists, and how-tos. Free to read.
Free tools
Your free outdoor toolkit
Everything Map
Listings, trails, spots, clubs and public land on a single full-screen map. Switch layers on and off, then tap any point for the details.
Open Everything MapRoute Planner
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Open Route PlannerSurf Clubs
Browse local clubs with meeting info and how to join, or start your own for free.
Open Surf ClubsPhoto ID
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Open Photo IDGear Checklists
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Open Gear ChecklistsMaintenance Schedules
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