The Wave
Works best on long-period SE groundswells with light NW offshore.
Mid-tide to rising-tide windows tend to lengthen peaks, and NW winds clean the face.
Surf GuideNew Jersey
Chodes
A mellow Sea Isle/Strathmere beach break that lights up on long SE groundswell and rarely fills the lineup - but scattered rocks and strong rips demand respect. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Chodes in New Jersey.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationNew Jersey, US
Best conditions today
- Waves 1-2 ft+
- Period 8 s
- Wind E 5 kt
Tide curve (forecast)
1.8 ftrising
- Low0.2 ft
- High4.2 ft
- Low0.3 ft
- High4.6 ft
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Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
Lineup is usually uncrowded but watch for persistent rips and an intermittent rocky band near the shore that causes unpredictable peaks and punchy takeoffs.
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