Avalon Jetty
Free live surf cam at Avalon Jetty, New Jersey, hosted by the Avalon Fishing Pier.
New Jersey
8 free live surf cams tracked in New Jersey
About New Jersey Surfing
New Jersey's coast — the Jersey Shore — has a long, well-documented surf and boardwalk culture stretching from Sandy Hook down to Cape May. Many of its breaks are shaped by the jetties and piers built up and down the coast. Nor'easters and the tail end of Atlantic hurricanes provide the biggest, most consistent swells.
When to Surf
Real NOAA buoy data shows offshore swell typically peaking around January (averaging roughly 4.8 ft) and easing to its calmest around June (roughly 3.1 ft).
Water Temp & Wetsuit Needs
Water ranges from roughly 41°F in the coldest month to 73°F in the warmest. In the coldest stretch, a thick wetsuit (5/4mm or a semi-dry suit) with boots, gloves, and a hood is standard; by the warmest month, a 2mm springsuit is typically enough.
Skill Level Breakdown
Of New Jersey's 8 tracked cams, 6 are beach breaks — generally the most beginner/longboard-friendly wave type. The rest split across 1 jetty break, 1 pier break.
Surf Etiquette
The core etiquette rules are the same on every coast: the surfer closest to the peak has right of way, don't drop in on a rider already up, and take a few minutes to watch how a lineup is working before paddling out if you're new to a spot. See each spot's own page for etiquette notes specific to its break type.
Quick Facts
- Cams tracked: 8
- Coastline: Atlantic
- Break types: 6 beach, 1 jetty, 1 pier
Cams on the Map
Casino Pier
Free live surf cam at Casino Pier, Seaside Heights, New Jersey, hosted by The Ocean View restaurant.
Stone Pony
Free live surf cam at Stone Pony, Asbury Park, New Jersey, hosted by the Asbury Park Boardwalk.
Sea Isle City
Free live surf cam at Sea Isle City, New Jersey, hosted by the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol.
7th Street
Free live surf cam at 7th Street, Ocean City, New Jersey, hosted by 7th Street Surf Shop.
11th Street
Free live surf cam at 11th Street, Ocean City, New Jersey, hosted by 7th Street Surf Shop.