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Works best on long-period NE-E swells with a northwest offshore.
Low-mid tides tend to expose the steeper peaks and improve shape.
Surf GuideNew Jersey
5th Street (Long Beach Island)
A jetty-edged LBI sandbar that makes steep, often hollow lefts on northeast to east groundswell - a punchy, winter-ready shorebreak with local bite. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for 5th Street (Long Beach Island) in New Jersey.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationNew Jersey, US
Forecast
- Waves 1-2 ft
- Period 8 s
- Wind S 5 kt
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Watch for strong rip channels and a busy lineup near the jetty-takeoffs can be steep and unforgiving when the swell picks up.
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