A punchy Long Beach Island beach/jetty slot where northeast groundswells wrap into lefty peaks and a jagged jetty gifts quick wedges and hollow sections. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for The Castle in New Jersey.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
The lineup is usually light but tightens on clean mid-tide northeast groundswell days.
Expect best shape on longer-period NE swells with northwest offshore breezes around mid tide.
Lineup Guide
Strong rips and an old rusty wreck near the jetty demand careful entry and local awareness.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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